Light Aircraft Crashes Into East Sussex Field
Emergency services rushed to Heathfield, East Sussex, after a light aircraft slammed into a field this morning.
Firefighters Battle Blaze With Foam
At 11:05am, crews from Heathfield, Uckfield, Battle, and Wadhurst raced to Herrings Lane following reports of the crash. Firefighters used 1 in 7 foam to tackle the flames sparked by the impact.
Police, Paramedics, and HART Team Join Rescue
Alongside the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and a specialist HART team from South East Coast Ambulance were also on scene. The incident remains ongoing as of now.
Official Update: No Further Details Yet
“Crews are currently on scene, alongside Fire and Police, to a light aircraft crash in Cross-in-Hand, near Heathfield. We were called at about 11am and sent a number of resources. We have no further update at this stage.” – South East Coast Ambulance Service
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.