Two dead after light aircraft crashes in Wexford

Two men, one in his mid-60s, the other in his early 50s, have died after their light aircraft crashed in Co Wexford this afternoon.

Two dead after light aircraft crashes in Wexford

Two men, one in his mid-60s, the other in his early 50s, have died after their light aircraft crashed in Co Wexford this afternoon.

A hillwalker saw the plane come down at Blackstairs Commons in the county.

Blackstairs Commons, Wexford

The bodies will not be removed until the morning as it is a mountainous area amd where they have been located is quite remote.

Emergency services are at the scene of the crash.

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