Two hurt in Wexford plane crash

Two people have been injured in a plane crash in Co Wexford.

Two people have been injured in a plane crash in Co Wexford.

The aircraft, an Avid MKIV flyer based at the Taghman airfield, was on a local flight with two people on board yesterday afternoon.

The crash occurred between 5.30pm and 6pm.

A spokeswoman for the Department of Transport said Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) personnel arrived on site at about 9.30pm last night and they completed a survey of the scene today.

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"The preliminary indications are that the aircraft was attempting to make a precautionary landing. The wreckage has been recovered and it is being taken to the AAIU hangar at Gormanston, Co. Meath. The investigation is ongoing."

One of the two men on board was taken Waterford Regional Hospital and the other was removed to Wexford General Hospital. Both were reported to be in a stable condition.