Military jet from RNAS Culdrose crashes in Cornwall
Police say two men have been airlifted to Derriford after the Hawk came down near Helston first thing (Thursday 25th March)
Last updated 25th Mar 2021
A Royal Navy jet has crashed in Cornwall.
Both pilots ejected from the Hawk T1, after it came down on Thursday morning (25th March).
Military sources confirmed the jet is from the 736 Naval Squadron based at RNAS Culdrose in Helston.
Cornwall Air Ambulance said it was responding to reports of an "aircraft engine failure", but no-one had suffered life-threatening injuries.
Devon and Cornwall Police have since confirmed two men have been airlifted to Derriford for treatment.
The details of their injuries are unclear, however emergency services remain at the scene to make enquiries.
Devon and Cornwall Police have tweeted more details and urged locals to avoid the St Martin area: "Emergency services are currently in the St Martins area of Helston following reports of a plane crash.
"Public are asked to avoid the area whilst first responders attend the scene.
"Two people have been treated by ambulance at the scene and will now be taken to hospital.
"Their injuries are not currently thought to be life-threatening or changing".
Tweeting just after 11am, DC Police added: "Two men have been airlifted to Derriford hospital to be treated for their injuries. Details of injuries not known at this time. Emergency services remain at the scene carrying out enquiries".
They have since added: "Police are urging members of the public to continue to avoid the area of St Martin at this time. Officers have highlighted that there may be debris in the surrounding area and emergency services are still working at the scene".
Devon and Cornwall Police
"Cornwall Air Ambulance was tasked to reports that a Hawk jet crashed in St Martin near Helston this morning. The crew responded at 9:48am.
"Critical care paramedics assessed and treated two patients who had ejected from the aircraft.
"They worked alongside the Coastguard SAR helicopter crew, South Western Ambulance Service, Devon and Cornwall Police and a team from RNAS Culdrose.
"The patients did not sustain life-threatening injuries".
Cornwall Air Ambulance
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that two pilots are being checked over by medics.
"Two pilots are being checked by medics after ejecting from a Royal Navy Hawk aircraft from 736 Naval Air Squadron during a flight from RNAS Culdrose.
"An investigation will begin in due course.
"We won't be providing further detail at this time".
MoD Press Office