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16/11/2007
Aircraft Downed Near Mournes
There are few details as yet on the crash of a small aircraft near the Mourne Mountains late this afternoon.
It is known that two people have been injured after the plane crashed in a field in County Down, not far from the mountain range.
The crash site is just a few miles outside the town of Kilkeel with the emergency services called to the scene about 3pm.
A policespokeswoman said she believed the injuries of those involved are not life threatening.
(BMcC)
It is known that two people have been injured after the plane crashed in a field in County Down, not far from the mountain range.
The crash site is just a few miles outside the town of Kilkeel with the emergency services called to the scene about 3pm.
A policespokeswoman said she believed the injuries of those involved are not life threatening.
(BMcC)
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