Downs plane crash: new pictures and video of downed aircraft

Firefighters and paramedics were called to reports of a light aircraft crashing on the Downs near Steyning yesterday (Friday, February 11).

By Lawrence Smith

Published 12th Feb 2022, 11:55 BST

Updated 12th Feb 2022, 12:02 BST

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A Sussex Police spokesperson said that the plane had crashed on open downland and that there were two men in the aircraft who received medical attention.

A West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said the fire service was called to the incident on Titch Hill shortly after 1pm.

“Joint Fire Control mobilised two fire engines and a heavy rescue tender from Worthing, as well as an off-road vehicle from Shoreham,” said the spokesperson.

WSFRS also said paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the scene.

Read the full report here.

There will be more updates to this story as we receive them.

Sussex Police West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service South East Coast Ambulance Service Shoreham