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Major Incident Declared at Dunkeswell Airfield

The declaration triggers a coordinated emergency response that may prompt an Air Accident Investigation Branch inquiry.

Overview

  • Calls to emergency services came at about 10am on Friday, and police, ambulance crews, an air ambulance and three fire engines remain at Dunkeswell Airfield.
  • Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service confirmed three appliances are attending and Devon and Cornwall Police said officers will provide further updates when available.
  • Local witnesses and news outlets have reported a possible light aircraft crash, but emergency services have not confirmed the nature of the incident or released any casualty information.
  • Police said they are working with the Air Accident Investigation Branch as the response and any technical inquiries continue.
  • The scene is ongoing and likely to cause local disruption while officials carry out search, rescue and investigative duties and issue formal updates to the public.