Jet crashes at London Southend Airport shortly after take off; casualties feared

A small plane crashed at London Southend Airport on Sunday, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The aircraft, approximately 12 meters long, crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in a large fire. Witnesses reported seeing the plane bank sharply before crashing headfirst into the ground. Several flights were cancelled, and nearby areas were evacuated as a precaution.A small plane crashed at London Southend Airport on Sunday, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The aircraft, approximately 12 meters long, crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in a large fire. Witnesses reported seeing the plane bank sharply before crashing headfirst into the ground. Several flights were cancelled, and nearby areas were evacuated as a precaution.2025-07-13T22:04:04.000Z{}Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:04:04 GMT