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| Welshpool air crash: two die as light aircraft comes down | Welshpool air crash: two die as light aircraft comes down |
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| Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed in mid Wales. | Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed in mid Wales. |
| The Wales Air Ambulance service confirmed the deaths after it was called to Leighton, near Welshpool, at 12:44 GMT on Wednesday. | The Wales Air Ambulance service confirmed the deaths after it was called to Leighton, near Welshpool, at 12:44 GMT on Wednesday. |
| Mid Wales Airport, near Welshpool, would not comment on the crash but has closed for the day following the incident. | Mid Wales Airport, near Welshpool, would not comment on the crash but has closed for the day following the incident. |
| The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has confirmed it is investigating the incident. | The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has confirmed it is investigating the incident. |
| Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service sent three fire engines to the scene, and police are also there. | |
| A fire service spokesperson said: "Emergency services have been dealing with an incident involving a small aircraft which has come down in the Leighton area of Welshpool. | A fire service spokesperson said: "Emergency services have been dealing with an incident involving a small aircraft which has come down in the Leighton area of Welshpool. |
| 'Terrible tragedy' | |
| "Two appliances from Welshpool, one appliance from Llanfair Caereinion, and a Land Rover pump from Llanfyllin have attended the incident. | "Two appliances from Welshpool, one appliance from Llanfair Caereinion, and a Land Rover pump from Llanfyllin have attended the incident. |
| "Two breathing apparatus sets have been in use, and a low pressure hose reel jet." | "Two breathing apparatus sets have been in use, and a low pressure hose reel jet." |
| Montgomery MP Glyn Davies said: "This is a terrible tragedy. | |
| "The weather is quite good in the area today, so I'm not sure what caused this. | |
| "I am calling for a full-scale inquiry, but that is for another day. | |
| "At the moment, my thoughts are with the families and friends of those who have died in this tragic incident." |