Light Aircraft Crashes into East Sussex Field

Emergency services rushed to Herrings Lane, Heathfield, after a light aircraft plummeted into a field at 11:05am today.

Firefighters Battle Blaze with Foam

Crews from Heathfield, Uckfield, Battle, and Wadhurst fought flames using specialist 1 in 7 foam to douse the fire.

Police, Paramedics, and HART Team on Scene

Alongside the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and a HART (Hazardous Area Response Team) from South East Coast Ambulance Service have been deployed. The incident is ongoing as rescue efforts continue.

More updates to follow.

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