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Two light aircraft have collided in mid-air over the midlands. Two light aircraft have been involved in a fatal mid-air collision, Leicestershire Police have confirmed.
All incoming flights are being diverted from East Midlands airport in Leicestershire after the incident on Sunday afternoon. All incoming flights are being diverted from East Midlands airport in Leicestershire after the incident which happened just after midday on Sunday.
One of the two planes landed safely at East Midlands Airport and all three people on board were uninjured.One of the two planes landed safely at East Midlands Airport and all three people on board were uninjured.
The other plane landed in a reservoir in Staffordshire and there are believed to be fatalities. The other plane landed near Blithfield Reservoir in Staffordshire and there are believed to be fatalities.
Flights are being diverted to Birmingham International and Manchester airports, East Midlands Airport said.
Airport authorities said the runway was blocked.
Passengers are advised to call their tour operator or the airport main switchboard for advice on 0871 919 9000.
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