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Light Aircraft Crash
Sheep Rock, Portreath at 21/07/2012 16:02
The Fire Service received a call from a member of the public in regards to a light aircraft which had been seen in collision with cliffs near Sheep Rock outside of Portreath.
The Fire Service mobilised 4 major appliances, 4 special appliances, 2 landrovers and 2 Wholetime Officers to this incident from Redruth, Camborne, Truro, Falmouth, Perranporth and St Just.
On the crews arrival they discovered the wreckage of a light aircraft and several fires around the crash site.
Police, ambulance and coastguard including SAR helicopter also attended. Any further information regarding this incident will be coordinated by the police.
Date Posted: 21/07/2012