A small aircraft crashed and exploded at London Southend Airport on Sunday afternoon, triggering a major emergency response and evacuations in the surrounding area.
The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. local time, with the plane erupting into a fireball upon impact. Eyewitnesses described seeing black smoke rising from the runway and reported feeling shaken by the intensity of the explosion.
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“I saw the huge fireball from my window,” local resident Dan Hill told UKNIP. “I’m still shaking like mad. I’ve never seen anything like it.”
The crash occurred at Southend Airport, an international facility located approximately 35 miles east of central London, in Southend-on-Sea.
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Authorities have not yet confirmed how many individuals were on board the aircraft or provided updates regarding any injuries or fatalities.
Emergency services responded rapidly to the scene. Essex Police confirmed that they are working in coordination with other emergency responders to determine the cause of the crash and manage the situation.
“We are currently on scene assisting emergency service colleagues following a plane crash at London Southend Airport,” Essex Police said in a statement.
“We will provide further updates as soon as possible. Please avoid the area while the incident is ongoing.”
As a precaution, nearby facilities, including the Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club, were evacuated.
Officials urged members of the public to stay away from the area to allow emergency personnel to carry out their duties without obstruction.
Southend West and Leigh Member of Parliament David Burton-Sampson acknowledged the crash and shared his concern for those affected.
“Please keep away and allow the emergency services to do their work. My thoughts are with everyone involved,” he wrote in a post on X.
I am aware of an incident at Southend Airport. Please keep away and allow the emergency services to do their work.
My thoughts are with everyone involved. 🙏🏽— David Burton-Sampson MP (@DavidBSampson) July 13, 2025
Airport officials have not issued a detailed statement but have confirmed that operations were suspended following the incident.
The airport’s emergency protocols were activated, and flights were delayed or redirected while investigators assessed the scene.
It is also unclear whether the plane was taking off, landing, or maneuvering on the ground at the time of the explosion.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has not yet announced whether it will lead the investigation, but such incidents typically fall under its jurisdiction.
London Southend Airport serves both commercial and private aviation and is a regional travel hub that handles passenger traffic to and from Europe.
Authorities said additional updates would be provided as soon as they are available and again emphasized the importance of public cooperation in keeping the area clear.
The incident remains under active investigation.
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