A light aircraft, believed to be carrying two individuals, crashed near a town in the UK with witnesses spotting a parachute.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at farmland near the M62 in Littleborough, Rochdale, following the incident earlier today. The aircraft, identified as a small Cirrus SR 20 that departed from Birmingham, was reported to have deployed a parachute system.
Authorities from Greater Manchester Police confirmed their attendance at the crash site in Littleborough. They are currently investigating the incident and assessing any potential injuries while urging the public to avoid the area for safety.
Eyewitnesses described seeing a yellow parachute tangled in a nearby pylon, with Stephanie Mills from Dickey Steps Riding School and Andrew Mayall from Whittaker Golf Club sharing their observations.
The aircraft involved is a small Cirrus SR20 that took off from Birmingham before encountering difficulties. First responders, including police, paramedics, and firefighters, were present at the scene near Tunshill Lane. An air ambulance was also dispatched and landed at Salford Royal Hospital.
Local farmer Pete Robinson recounted hearing sirens and witnessing a significant emergency response near Blackstone Edge. He described the challenging weather conditions at the moor edge where the incident occurred.
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