Emergency services responding to aeroplane crash in Taranaki

Emergency services at the scene of a light aircraft crash near Stratford NZME photogrpah by Ilone Hanne 07 February 2023

Emergency services are responding to reports of an aeroplane crash in Taranaki.

Police confirmed they were alerted to a microlight plane crash in Stratford about 11.45am.

Flint Rd is now closed while emergency services respond.

“Any update will be issued proactively,” a police spokesperson said.

A Fenz spokesperson said volunteer crews from Stratford were “in the very early stages” of responding to the incident on Flint Rd, East Stratford.

The spokesperson directed further questions to police.

Emergency services at the scene of a light aircraft crash near Stratford. Photo / Ilone Hanne

The Stratford Aerodrome and the Taranaki Gliding Club are on Flint Rd.

Club member John Tullett told the Herald he was unaware of any incident nearby as he and the chief instructor were at a gliding competition in Matamata.

Tullett said it was unlikely anybody attached to the club would comment further.

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