Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a light aircraft crashed in Tyldesley this afternoon
The aircraft came down in a field just off Rindle Road according to reports
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue services released the following statement
“Just before 1.30pm this afternoon, five fire engines from Farnworth, Leigh, Irlam and Atherton, along with a Technical Response Unit from Leigh were called to reports of an aircraft crash on Rindle Road, Tyldesley. Crews quickly arrived at the scene and worked to make the area safe.
“Firefighters using trauma equipment and a long board worked with colleagues from Northwest Ambulance Service to treat two people at the scene, before they were taken to the hospital.
“Firefighters are still in attendance and have been at the scene for around one hour.”
