Two people have lost their lives following a light aircraft crash near Belfast International Airport.
The light aircraft was not operating either to or from Belfast International Airport - it's believed the plane took off from Newtownards Airfield this morning.
Light aircraft crashes near Nutts Corner while heading for Belfast International Airport - emergency services at scene https://t.co/J2otO0V6s3 pic.twitter.com/9GjWPK3iGb
— UTV Live News (@UTVNews) April 19, 2018
It's reported the crash happened near Nutts Corner.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, three ambulance crews and an air ambulance were deployed. It's reported The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service remain at the scene this afternoon.
Belfast Airport tweeted to say it's operating as normal following "an incident involving a light aircraft", which happened some miles from the airport.
We are operating as normal following an incident involving a light aircraft at Loanends 2/3 mls from Airport. The aircraft was not operating into or out of the airport. All further media enquiries should be addressed to @PoliceServiceNI
— Belfast Airport (@belfastairport) April 19, 2018
