A pilot has died after a light aircraft crashed on to an industrial estate in Chesterfield.
Derbyshire Police said they were currently dealing with the situation after the light aircraft came down on land off Sheepbridge Lane.
The incident happened just after 9am today.
The pilot was the only person on board and died in the collision, officers said.
“Roads in the immediate area are closed and will remain shut for some time while the investigation continues,” police said.
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Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service attended.
Air traffic tracker Flightradar24 posted a picture of the aircraft’s descent, saying, “The last signal we received from the aircraft was over Sheepbridge at 08:03 UTC at an altitude of 600ft.”
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The flight tracker also suggested the aircraft was a privately-owned Evektor SportStar.
The public has been asked to avoid the area.
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