Southend Airport plane crash live: Huge fireball seen as aircraft crashes moments after takeoff
After departure at Southend Airport, a small plane fell and sent a fire ball to the sky.
Essex police and Eastern UK Ambulance Service responds to the incident at the airport in the afternoon.
The passenger aircraft is reported to be a beech B200 that leaves the airport for Lelystad in the Netherlands.
Essex police said in a statement, “We were warned for reports of a collision containing a 12 -meter plane.
He said: “We are currently working with all emergency services at the scene and this work will continue for a few hours. Please ask the public to avoid this area as much as possible.”
For Southend West, Worker MP David Burton-Sampson responded to the incident. He wrote on X and said: “I am aware of an event in Southend Airport. Please stay away and let emergency services do their jobs.
Matt Dent, Southend Municipal Assembly’s business, culture, music and tourism cabinet member, published in X: “My thoughts with everyone and emergency services are currently responding to the event.”
London Southend Airport is about 36 miles from the center of London. Easyjet is flying 122 a week for 20 routes among the airlines using the airport.
In the picture: after the explosion on the track at Southend Airport
Rebecca Whittaker13 July 2025 17:50
Beech is reported to be related to the B200 aircraft?
The B200 aircraft is reported to be involved in the accident, a small 12 -meter plane.
It is used for various purposes, including versatile aircraft, passenger transport and cargo delivery.
Rebecca Whittaker13 July 2025 17:45
Four firefighters join the accident
Essex County Fire Department and Rescue is currently at the scene of an accident.
A spokesman said: “Today we were invited to a light plane at Southend Airport at 3.58.
“Southend (two), Rayleight Weir and Basildon (two) crew members joined with the road vehicle from Billericay and Chelmsford.
“We continue to work at the scene with our emergency services and aviation partners.”
Rebecca Whittaker13 July 2025 17:39
Municipal Council Member says that his thoughts are with those involved in the accident.
Matt Dent, Southend Municipal Assembly’s business, culture, music and tourism cabinet member, published on the social media site X: “London Southend Airport is aware of the ongoing serious event.
“All I know now is that a small plane falls at the airport.
What we know about the passenger plane crash at Southend Airport
A small plane to Llystad in the Netherlands collapsed at Southend Airport in Essex in the afternoon.
According to Sky News, the accident caused the fireball explosion.
Essex police and Eastern UK Ambulance Service responds to the incident at the airport in the afternoon.
Police said they were warned against the incident at 16:00.
The passenger aircraft is reported to be a beech B200, which is about 12 meters.
As a precaution due to their proximity to events, the police evacuate the Rochford Face Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club.
Rebecca Whittaker13 July 2025 17:35
EMERGENCY SERVICES Run to Southend Airport after a small passenger plane crash
Immediately after leaving Southend Airport for the Netherlands, an emergency services are on stage after a small passenger plane collapsed.
Rebecca Whittaker13 July 2025 17:29
MP is aware of Southend Crash
Southend West said he was aware of the accident and urged people to stay away and allow emergency services to do their jobs.
“With everyone involved in my thoughts,” he added.
Rebecca Whittaker13 July 2025 17:26
Essex police at Southend Airport in Essex after the plane crash
Essex police said in a statement: “We are staying at a serious event at Southend Airport.
“We were warned for a collision reports containing a 12 -meter plane shortly after 16:00. Now working with all emergency services at the scene and this work will continue for several hours.
“We want the public to avoid this area as much as possible while this work continues.
“As a precaution due to their proximity to the incident, we release the Rochford Face Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club. It will be published as soon as possible.”
Rebecca Whittaker13 July 2025 17:23
