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Two people injured in Isle of Bute light aircraft crash | Two people injured in Isle of Bute light aircraft crash |
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Two people have been seriously injured when a light aircraft crashed on the Isle of Bute. | Two people have been seriously injured when a light aircraft crashed on the Isle of Bute. |
The plane came down near the airstrip at Kingarth in the south of the island at about 15:45 on Saturday. | The plane came down near the airstrip at Kingarth in the south of the island at about 15:45 on Saturday. |
Emergency services and a Royal Navy helicopter from Prestwick attended. | Emergency services and a Royal Navy helicopter from Prestwick attended. |
The Scottish Ambulance Service said one person has been taken to hospital on the island while the other has been airlifted to Glasgow's Southern General. | The Scottish Ambulance Service said one person has been taken to hospital on the island while the other has been airlifted to Glasgow's Southern General. |
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service had three fire engines at the scene and police said investigations into the circumstances of the incident were at an early stage. | The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service had three fire engines at the scene and police said investigations into the circumstances of the incident were at an early stage. |
It was believed the plane came down about 1km from the airstrip. |