News · 29 December 2025
Police Launch Investigation After Light Aircraft Crashes Into Essex Reservoir
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A small aircraft crashed into Hanningfield Reservoir near Chelmsford, Essex on Sunday December 28 at approximately 2pm, prompting a major emergency response and ongoing investigation. Essex Police remain at the scene alongside the Air Accident Investigation Branch while the nature reserve remains closed to the public. Emergency crews were quickly deployed with police describing it as a serious incident requiring urgent investigation.
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