Light aircraft crashes in Chesterfield

Roads have been closed after a light aircraft crashed onto an industrial estate in Chesterfield.

Derbyshire Police said they were currently dealing with the situation after the light aircraft came down on land off Sheepbridge Lane.

The incident happened just after 9am today and it is unclear if there are any injuries.

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service are also at the scene.

“Roads in the immediate area are closed and will remain shut for some time while the investigation into the circumstances continues,” officers said.

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Three fire crews and an ambulance are in attendance, according to Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service on X.

Air traffic tracker Flightradar24 posted a picture of the aircraft’s descent, saying, “The last signal we received from the aircraft was over Sheepbridge at 08:03 UTC at an altitude of 600ft.”

The flight tracker also suggested the aircraft was a privately-owned Evektor SportStar.

The public has been asked to avoid the area.