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Two killed in Leicestershire light aircraft crash | Two killed in Leicestershire light aircraft crash |
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Two people were killed when the light aircraft they were in crashed into fields in Leicestershire. | Two people were killed when the light aircraft they were in crashed into fields in Leicestershire. |
The crash happened in Fenny Drayton at about 18:45 BST on Sunday, Leicestershire Police said. | The crash happened in Fenny Drayton at about 18:45 BST on Sunday, Leicestershire Police said. |
A man and woman on board, both described as elderly by police, were confirmed dead at the scene by an air ambulance paramedic. | |
It is believed the plane took off from an airstrip near Tywcross Zoo and was heading to Stoke Golding airfield. | |
The scene has been cordoned off. | The scene has been cordoned off. |
Police officers are working with the Air Accident Investigations Branch to establish the cause of the crash. | |
The pair have yet to be formally identified, police said. |