Emergency services have rushed to a Scots airport after an aircraft crashed shortly after take-off. Crews, including a HM Coastguard helicopter raced to the incident at Glenrothes Airport in Fife after receiving the alarm at 11.38am.
Two fire engines and a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) rescue unit have been drafted to the scene.Images from the scene show firefighters on a hill in the area.
It is currently unknown if there are any injuries.A SFRS spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 11.38am on Monday, 23 December, to an incident involving a light aircraft near Kinglassie, Fife.
Operations Control mobilised two appliances and a heavy rescue unit to the scene to assist emergency services partners.“Crews remain in attendance.”A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Emergency services are in attendance near Fife Airport after a light aircraft crashed at 11.40am on Monday, 23 December, 2024.