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World · 3 February 2026

Light aircraft crashes near Hollingworth Lake in Greater Manchester

Light aircraft crashes near Hollingworth Lake in Greater Manchester

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Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a light aircraft crash in Littleborough, Greater Manchester. Police confirmed they are responding to an incident near Hollingworth Lake and have advised the public to avoid the area while enquiries continue. Flight data suggests the plane, a Cirrus SR 20, departed from Birmingham earlier today. Witnesses reported seeing a large yellow parachute, and reports indicate two people were on board the aircraft at the time of the accident.

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