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Fatal aircraft collision between two aircrafts

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue, Warwickshire Police and Air Accident Investigation Branch are today jointly investigating a fatal collision between two aircrafts.

The collision occurred near to Coombe Abbey Country Park at about 11.30am on Sunday, August 17.

It involved a Cessna 402 and a light aircraft, which are believed to have collided mid-air. There are two sites where debris from the aircrafts has landed which stretches across several miles.

It is currently believed that five people have died as result of this collision.

Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Warwickshire Police on 01926 415000.