One reported dead after aircraft crashes in Co. Longford

Shocking news from Longford this evening.

Reports from the Abbeyshrule airfield in Co. Longford suggest that the pilot of a light aircraft has died following a crash in the locality. Photos of the emergency services at the scene of the crash have appeared on Twitter. https://twitter.com/emergencytimes/status/711632826857365506 Paul Byrne, the southern correspondent for TV3, has further reported that the pilot of the light aircraft died as a result of the incident. https://twitter.com/PaulByrne_1/status/711633469055639552 The Gardaí are yet to issue a statement on the incident.