Emergency services were called to the scene of a plane crash in Shoreham.
Fire crews from Shoreham and Worthing, alongside police and the ambulance service, were called to the incident earlier this afternoon after the aircraft crashed at Mill Hill, roughly one and a half miles away from Shoreham Airport.
It is not yet known whether the aircraft took off from or was attempting to land at the airport.
The aircraft, believed to be Cessna, was seen facing nose down in a field, suffering some damage to its undercarriage.
A spokeswoman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue said: “At 12.39pm, we were called to a light aircraft incident at Mill Hill, Shoreham.
“Joint Fire Control sent fire engines from Shoreham and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service to the scene, as well as a heavy rescue tender from Worthing and an off-road vehicle from Storrington.
“Firefighters worked alongside the South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) and Sussex Police to make the scene safe.”
Secamb and Shoreham Airport have been approached for comment.
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