A tragic plane crash occurred at London Southend Airport shortly after takeoff on Sunday. Emergency responders were quickly on site following the incident. The aircraft, approximately 12 meters in length, crashed at the airport. London Southend Airport announced the airport’s closure until further notice via a statement on X, cancelling all flights. An eyewitness described the pilots waving to children moments before the plane went down, followed by a significant fire. Police and aviation officials are currently investigating. The incident has led to the cancellation of several international flights. Images from the scene display a massive fireball and heavy smoke.
