Shortly after 10.30am today emergency services responded to reports of a light aircraft which appeared to have overshot the runway at Cotswold Airport, ending up in a ditch beside the A429.
There were no reported deaths or serious injuries. The pilot and a passenger have been taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
The Air Accident Investigation Branch has been informed and the road is likely to be closed for a number of hours to allow the removal of fuel and debris.
PC Paul Brewster said: “The A429 is likely to be closed for some hours to allow investigators from the Air Accident Investigation Branch to attend the scene and for the carriageway to be made safe.
“Thankfully no one was seriously injured or killed.
“We are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have dash cam footage to contact us.”
If you can help, please call 101 quoting log 109 of today’s date.
