TWO men have been trapped inside a plane after it crashed upon landing in Armidale.
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Emergency service crews rushed to the Armidale Airport at about 12:15pm on Wednesday after reports a single engine aircraft had crashed into a grass strip when landing.
The two men, aged 24 and 53, were trapped inside the aircraft.
They were treated at the scene before being taken to Armidale Hospital.
The 53-year-old has been flown to Coffs Harbour Health Campus with suspected lower leg injuries.
The 23-year-old was taken to the Tamworth hospital with mouth injuries.
Officers from the New England Police District have establish a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has been notified and are conducting inquiries.
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Tess Kelly
Tess Kelly is a journalist at The Advocate. Story tips and goss can be sent to tess.kelly@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Tess Kelly is a journalist at The Advocate. Story tips and goss can be sent to tess.kelly@austcommunitymedia.com.au
