Light aircraft crashes in Greater Manchester with two people believed to be on board

A light aircraft has crashed in Greater Manchester, police have said.

Two people are believed to have been on board the plane.

The crash happened in the Littleborough area, and emergency services are at the scene.

A statement from Greater Manchester Police said: “Emergency services are responding to reports of a light aircraft crash in the Littleborough area.

“We are currently in attendance to establish the full circumstances and assess any casualties.

“A scene is in place whilst emergency service workers conduct their enquiries and people are asked to avoid the area as this work is carried out.”

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