Investigation after aircraft emergency landing

An investigation is taking place after a light aircraft carried out an emergency landing in Leicestershire.

Emergency services, including the police, fire service, and East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), were called to the accident at Little Stretton, near Great Glen, at about 19:15 BST on Tuesday.

Leicestershire Police said "everyone got out safely and uninjured" after the emergency landing due to a "mechanical issue".

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said it was investigating.

A post on Market Harborough and Lutterworth Police's Facebook page said: "We attended a light aircraft that had to carry out an emergency landing in Great Glen following a mechanical issue.

"Thankfully, they were in the safe hands of a good pilot who ensured everyone got out safely and uninjured."

A spokesperson for the AAIB said it had been notified of the accident close to Little Stretton.

"An investigation has commenced,” they added.

EMAS said it was called and a crewed ambulance attended, and a doctor from the air ambulance was also there.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service added: "Four appliances were deployed, and all personnel were accounted for."

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