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Light aircraft crashes in Greater Manchester with two people believed to be on board
A Cirrus SR20 crashed after losing altitude following departure from Birmingham, killing two men; investigators including the Air Accidents Investigation Branch are probing the cause.
- This afternoon , a light aircraft crashed in Littleborough, Greater Manchester, and Greater Manchester Police said, `Emergency services are responding to reports of a light aircraft crash in the Littleborough area.`
- Flight Radar data shows the aircraft left Birmingham around 10am before losing altitude, and Greater Manchester Police said they are working to establish the full circumstances.
- Flight Radar identifies the aircraft as a Cirrus SR20, with multiple helicopters and specialist emergency services crews operating at the crash site.
- A police cordon is in place and officers are asking people to avoid the area while enquiries continue, and local travellers should expect delays of up to an hour.
- A local witness, Stephanie Mills, reported many emergency units and a large yellow parachute on a pylon, while news outlets say live coverage will continue as crews work.
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