A small plane crashed at London’s South End Airport

According to a British news agency, a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff at London’s Southend Airport on Sunday.In a viral video on social media, the 12-meter-long plane can be seen engulfed in flames after the crash and black smoke can be seen rising.

A statement from Southend Airport confirmed that a serious accident occurred on Sunday afternoon, adding that they are cooperating with local authorities and will provide further information as soon as possibl

Shortly after the accident, the airport administration announced that the airport had been closed until further notice, and all flights to and from the airport had been canceled.No information has been provided yet regarding the number of passengers on the plane and the casualties in the accident.