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When ‘Fireball’ explodes in the sky, Aircraft crash lands to England airport (Picture: twitter/x/agussromed)
Dramatic visuals from different parts of Southend are capturing the sad scene following the disaster plane crash in the afternoon and provide a rapid emergency response.
Social media overflowed with a fire ball from the disaster area and sad images showing thick black smoke. Emergency units were warned shortly than 16.00, because a light plane of the Netherlands fell shortly after leaving Southend Airport.
The mirror received clips depicting a large smoke column extending to the sky with the fire brigades moving towards destruction. A video taken near the wreckage exhibits dark smoke rising next to the prominent ground flames.
The authorities have not yet identified the case or have not confirmed any loss and currently joined fire and medical teams. John Johnson, an eyewitness at the airport with his family, announced that he had witnessed an intense “big fire ball” as a nasalist of the plane.
Mr. Johnson, who is a resident of Billericay, explained: “We all waved to the pilots and all shook us back to us. The ground started. Reports the mirror.
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An eyewitness explained the sad moment of a plane crash: “There was a big fire ball. Frankly, everyone was shocked to witness it. All children saw him and saw families. I called 999.”
He also expressed his emotional state: “I can say that we are quite shaken.
Due to the proximity of the incident, the nearby Rochford Face Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club were initially planned to be released by the police. Westcliff Rugby Club President later clarified the situation in the space close to the airport: “Finally did not. (Police) changed his mind. We have a big event there, 250 people, they just said no, you do not have to evacuate.”
Authorized, the club’s accident occurred about 1,000 meters and the participants later witnessed the smoke, he added.
The authorities have not yet set the case or have not confirmed any loss (Picture: Your Southend)
A personnel at the neighboring Golf Club told about his experience by noting the intense feeling caused by the accident. James Philpott spoke with the BBC: “I was basically in a hut as in the middle of the course, and I didn’t see any aircraft fell, or I just felt a big wave of heat and looked up and basically there was a 100 meters big fire ball in the sky.
“As I really hit me when I was sitting there, it was more hot, I feel like I’m cooking.”
John Johnson, an eyewitness at the airport with his family, announced that he had witnessed an intense “big fire ball” as a nasalist of the plane. (Picture: Your Southend)
“I think everyone was quite shocked to be honest. People were running to see if there was something injured or something else.”
Mr. Philpott explained how he and others were evacuated from the course and how they returned to the club building where they were currently being closed as the club is closing. Transportation secretary, “thoughts are related to all” and “regular updates received” stating that he expressed concern.
Mr. Philpott explained how he and others were released from the course (Picture: twitter/x/jappers69)
Heidi Alexander X told the following: “I am aware of the tragic event at Southend Airport in the afternoon. With everyone who is involved in my thoughts. Emergency services advice to avoid the scene at the scene and the public. I watch the situation closely and get regular updates.”
Essex County Fire Brigade and Rescue Service: “Today we were invited to a light airport at Southend Airport at 3.58.
England’s Eastern Ambulance Service mobilized an important emergency intervention in an event. (Picture: Your Southend)
England’s Eastern Ambulance Service, Southend Airport an important emergency intervention, four ambulances, fast intervention vehicle, four dangerous space intervention team vehicle, three senior medical officials and ESSEX and Herts air ambulance sent. The operations of the airport were affected and four flights were canceled on Sunday afternoon.
Southend West and Leight Labor Party Deputy David Burton-Sampson published on social media: “I am aware of an incident in Southend Airport. Please keep away and let the emergency services do their jobs. Including my thoughts.”
Southend Airport made a statement confirming a serious incident (Picture: Getty Images)
Matt Dent, Southend Municipal Assembly of the Cabinet member responsible for business, culture, music and tourism, “I am aware of the ongoing serious event at the London Southend Airport. The only thing I know right now is that a small plane falls at the airport.
Southend Airport made a statement confirming a serious incident with a general aviation plane and said they were working with local authorities. In another update this evening, the airport announced that it would remain closed until the next announcement and that all flights have been canceled.