A man has been injured in a light aircraft crash in Co. Down

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The man's injuries are not believed to be serious

By Q Radio News

A man has been taken to hospital after a light aircraft crash at Newtownards airport this morning.

The emergency services were called to the airport earlier today.

One man was taken to hospital, but his injuries are not believed to be serious.

A spokesman from the Fire Service said: "Firefighters were called to the scene of an incident involving a light aircraft. Firefighters assisted the NIAS and one casualty was taken to hospital for treatment.

"The incident was dealt with by 12.42pm."

The PSNI also attended the scene.

A spokeswoman from the ambulance service said: "The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 12.14 on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 following reports of an incident in the Newtonards area.

"In total NIAS despatched one Rapid Response Paramedic and one Emergency Crew to the scene. 

"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital by ambulance."

 

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