Stock image: A police cordon has been put in place which is expected to remain through the weekend
(Picture: PA Archive)Two people have died in a plane crash near a village in Somerset.
A man and a woman flying in the light aircraft died in a crash on farmland near the village of Buckland St Mary, near Taunton.
Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 10.30am on Thursday.
Police have not yet confirmed the identities of the victims but their next of kin have been informed and have been receiving support from specialist officers.
Supt Paul Wigginton said: “This is a tragic incident in which two people have sadly lost their lives.
“It’s too early to give any further details about the victims but we are making sure the next of kin have all the support they need at this distressing time.
“The Air Accidents Investigation Branch was informed yesterday and deployed a team of investigators.
“We’ve been working very closely with our colleagues from the other emergency services at the scene to make the area safe and ensure the investigation can proceed.”
Several medics, including a hazardous area response team and land ambulance crews, were sent to the scene.
A police cordon has been put in place which is expected to remain through the weekend.
