Aircraft crashes near Compton Abbas airfield, kills two
Two men have been reportedly killed in a light aircraft crash, as described by journalists, near Shaftesbury in Dorset. According to news reports, ‘the Tiger Moth plane was spotted near Compton Abbas airfield shortly before 9.30am on Saturday, when police were alerted to smoke coming from the site of the crash,’ at some distance.
In a condolence message from Richard Bell of Dorset police, he identified the age and residence of both recorded causalities.
“Sadly, two men have died in the crash; the passenger, 67 years old and from Shaftesbury; and the pilot, 64 years old and from Blandford. Our thoughts are very much with their families at this very difficult time.
“For a brief period due to the smoke we had to put road closures in place and would like to thank any affected motorists for their patience.”
To ascertain the nature and cause of the crash, Investigators from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) have been sent to the site of the incident.
Meanwhile, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi has expressed shock and outrage after unknown attackers fired shots at a UNHCR vehicle in Timbuktu, Mali on Tuesday – injuring two staff members. The vehicle, according to feeds generated, came under fire despite being clearly identified with the UN Refugee Agency’s logo. However, it is reported that both of the injured are currently receiving medical care.
“I am deeply shocked by such an attack on our colleagues in Timbuktu, who are providing assistance and protection to those fleeing violence,” High Commissioner Grandi said.
“Our colleagues are working tirelessly in Mali, under some of the most challenging conditions,” he said, “and for such an act to happen just as we observed World Humanitarian Day is a painful reminder of the risks to those who put their lives on the line every day to save the lives of others”.
Correspondent: Ridwan A Olayiwola
