Friday, March 20, 2015

Fire crews and paramedics called after microlight aircraft 'crash' at Durham Tees Valley Airport


Emergency services were put on standby following an aircraft "crash" at Durham Tees Valley Airport.


Fire crews and paramedics were called to the airport at 12.20pm today following reports of a microlight crash.


Microlight incident at Durham Tees Valley Airport Microlight incident at Durham Tees Valley Airport


A spokesman for the airport said he did not have much information at this stage but confirmed an incident is ongoing.


“There has been an incident involving a microlight aircraft,” he said.


“There is not believed to be any serious injuries.”


The runway is currently closed while the incident is dealt with.


Ian Cooper Scene of Micro Light crash at Durham Tees Valley Airport


Scene of Micro Light crash at Durham Tees Valley Airport

Cleveland Police and Durham Constabulary were also informed about the incident and were put on “standby”.


A spokesperson for Durham RPU said: “On scene with microlight crashed at DTVA. Thankfully no injuries.”



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