Emergency services raced Sunday to the scene of a small plane crash at London Southend Airport.
No details on where the plane was heading or how many people were on board were immediately disclosed.
In a statement on social media, the airport confirmed a “serious incident” involving what it termed a general aviation aircraft.
Images posted on social media show a plume of fire and black smoke emanating from the crash site. The plane involved is said to be 12 metres (39 feet) long.