- A plane crashed after take-off at Southend Airport on Sunday afternoon, described by police as a "serious incident".
- Emergency services, including Essex Police, East of England Ambulance Service, and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, were alerted shortly before 4pm.
- The incident involved a 12-metre plane, with images showing a plume of fire and black smoke from the crash site.
- As a precaution, Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club were evacuated due to their proximity to the crash.
- Four flights scheduled for Sunday afternoon from Southend Airport were cancelled following the incident, with emergency services on scene.
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