Two dead in light aircraft crash in Somerset
Their next of kin have been informed
Two people have died in a light aircraft crash in Somerset.
Avon and Somerset Police received a call at around 10.27am yesterday (12 August) reporting the crash on farmland near the village of Buckland St Mary.
Both people onboard - one male and one female - died in the crash and their next of kin have been informed.
A police cordon is expected to remain in place into the weekend.
Supt Paul Wigginton said: “This is a tragic incident in which two people have sadly lost their lives.
“It’s too early to give any further details about the victims but we are making sure the next of kin have all the support they need at this distressing time.
“The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) was informed yesterday and deployed a team of investigators.
“We’ve been working very closely with our colleagues from the other emergency services at the scene to make the area safe and ensure the investigation can proceed.
“A cordon remains in place and we’d respectfully ask people not to attend the scene while enquiries continue.”