Plane crashes moments after takeoff at London's Southend Airport

According to initial information, the aircraft involved is believed to be a Beech B200 model, which was en route to Lelystad in the Netherlands at the time of the incident. Emergency services are at the scene and officers have evacuated the Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club due to its proximity to the incident.

We would please ask the public to avoid this area where possible while this work continues."
A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We are working with all emergency services at the scene now and that work will be ongoing for several hours.