Two men killed in light aircraft crash at race track

Two men have died in a light aircraft crash at a race track.

Emergency services were first called to Darley Moor race track at about 11:30 BST on Tuesday and remain at the scene, Derbyshire Police said.

People have been urged to avoid the area, which is just over three miles from the town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has launched an investigation into the crash and flying restrictions are in place.

The order, signed on behalf of the transport secretary, states that no aircraft is to fly below 1,600ft above mean sea level over the Darley Moor area.

Steve Beech, BBC News, Derby

The wreckage of the aircraft lies close to a wooded area of the race track with police and fire crews at the scene.

In the last hour, a large blue tarpaulin has been removed from the aircraft by people in white full body suits.

A police officer has told me that bodies are being recovered.

Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to [email protected] or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210.