A small Beech B200 aircraft crashed and caught fire seconds after takeoff from Southend Airport in London, en route to Lelystad, Netherlands. The number of casualties remains unknown.
Emergency services responded swiftly, with fire crews and aviation authorities working at the scene. Four flights were canceled, and the public was urged to avoid the area.
Local officials expressed support for those affected, with MP David Burton-Sampson and council member Matt Dent offering prayers and acknowledging the ongoing emergency response. An investigation is underway.
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