Emergency services at scene of serious incident involving light aircraft in Darlton, near Newark

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident involving a light aircraft.

Information is currently scarce, but the fire service say they were called at 12.23pm to a serious incident involving a light aircraft in Darlton.

It said: “Fire engines remain on scene, and will be assisting partner agencies into the night.”

One person on Facebook said: “Apparently light aircraft crashed in a field on the outskirts of Darlton village. Emergency services in attendance.”

Another wrote: “Just outside of Darlton (Ragnall side) a plane has gone down into a field unfortunately. I’ve not long been passed it and it’s bedlam currently.”

Crews at the scene are from Newark, Retford, Worksop and the welfare unit from Stapleford station.

Notts Fire said it was unable to provide further information at this time.

A statement from East Midlands Ambuance Service read: “We received a call at 12.26pm to Tuxford Road in Darlton. The caller reported a medical emergency. We sent two paramedics in fast response cars and the air ambulance was also in attendance. All our resources have since left the scene.”

Gamston Airport confirmed the incident was not connected to the airport. Darlton Gliding Club said they were not in s position to confirm anything and did not comment further.

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