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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Ross and Jabed Ahmed

RARE PHOTOS: Plane involved in collision at southend airport | Vintage Vibes

Four people have been killed after aircraft crashed “head first into the ground” shortly after take-off from London Southend airport.

Shocked witnesses saw a huge fireball erupt following the crash involving the 12-metre-long aircraft at the airport in Essex shortly before 4pm on Sunday.

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