Small Plane Crashes into Hanningfield Reservoir: Emergency Teams Rush to Scene
A small aircraft plunged into Hanningfield Reservoir, Chelmsford, just after 2pm on Sunday, 28 December. Emergency services rushed to the scene and remain on high alert as they tackle this serious incident.
Police responded immediately to reports of the plane hitting the water and are now working alongside multiple agencies. The rescue and investigation operation is ongoing. Locals are urged to stay away from the area for their own safety.
Official Probe Launched into Crash
Chief Superintendent Waheed Khan said: “We are still in the early stages of our investigation and are working closely with the Air Accident Investigation Branch to establish what has happened.”
An official inquiry is underway to uncover the cause of the crash. Authorities are gathering facts and piecing together the timeline leading to the incident.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Essex Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with CCTV, dashcam footage, or other information to step forward.
Those with details are asked to report via the Essex Police website and reference incident number 552 of 28 December to help speed up the investigation.
