Several people have died, according to Swedish police.
Several are said to have died after a small plane crashed at Örebro airport in Sweden. Photo: Per Karlsson, TT / NTB
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A small plane crashed near Örebro airport on Thursday night.
According to the Swedish police several people died.
Swedish TV4 reported earlier tonight that two people have been taken to hospital by ambulance.
– It is described as a total accident, says Lars Hedelin, press spokesperson for the police Expressen.
– It is a very serious and tragic incident, says duty officer Tomas Carlsén at the rescue service to TT.
Nine people on board
The plane must have been a small plane that usually carries parachutists, the Sea and Air Rescue Center informs.
According to press manager Karl-Johan Linde at the Swedish Maritime Administration, there were nine people on board: eight parachutists and one pilot.
– The plane crashed when it was about to take off from the runway, the Swedish Maritime Administration’s press officer informs Expressen.
Local media reports that the plane crashed about 200 meters from the runway.
Rescue crews are now working at the scene of the accident.
—-The emergency services describe the accident as very serious. Photo: Per Karlsson, TT / NTB
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Smoke development
Police say they were notified of the accident at 7.20 pm.
Pictures from the airport show a large development of smoke, but according to the rescue service, the fire must now be extinguished.
It is unclear what caused the accident.
Örebro municipality is now establishing a crisis center for people who need support.
—-Two people must have been taken to hospital by ambulance. Photo: Per Karlsson, TT / NTB
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On Thursday night, Prime Minister Stefan Löfven wrote a post on Twitter in which he expressed his condolences to those affected and their families.
Expressen writes that the plane was leased in connection with a jumping week, which according to Örebro parachute club’s website takes place between 5 and 9 July.
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