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RAF Tornado crashes in Scotland | RAF Tornado crashes in Scotland |
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An RAF Tornado has crashed in Argyll, police have confirmed. | An RAF Tornado has crashed in Argyll, police have confirmed. |
The plane is understood to have come down on a hillside near the Rest and Be Thankful at Arrochar - about two miles to the west of Loch Lomond. | |
The plane is believed to be from RAF Leuchars, in Fife. No civilians are thought to have been hurt. | The plane is believed to be from RAF Leuchars, in Fife. No civilians are thought to have been hurt. |
There are no details on the condition of the pilot and navigator. Strathclyde Police were alerted to the incident at about 1145 BST on Thursday. | There are no details on the condition of the pilot and navigator. Strathclyde Police were alerted to the incident at about 1145 BST on Thursday. |
An ambulance spokeswoman said two crews were at the scene. | An ambulance spokeswoman said two crews were at the scene. |
A specialist operations team was also on its way. | A specialist operations team was also on its way. |
A Strathclyde Police spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that police were called at 11.45am to a report of a plane crash near the Rest and Be Thankful, Arrochar. | |
"Police are arriving at the scene." | |
The Rest and Be Thankful is a tourist spot on the A83 Arrochar to Inveraray Road, north west of Loch Lomond. | |
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