Cessna Aircraft Crashes in High Ongar, Essex, Killing Two Occupants

A two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near Mill Lane, High Ongar, Essex, at approximately 12:30 BST on Tuesday. Both occupants of the light aircraft were pronounced dead at the scene.

Essex Police confirmed officers were called to the location following reports of the incident. The force stated it is working in conjunction with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) to determine the precise circumstances leading to the crash. The AAIB has dispatched a team of inspectors to High Ongar to commence their investigation, which will include gathering evidence from the crash site and examining flight data.

The incident led to the closure of Mill Lane while emergency services and investigators secured the area and began their assessment. Further details regarding the identities of those killed are expected to be released following formal identification and notification of next of kin.