Two people dead after light aircraft crash in North Wales

Two people have sadly died. <i>(Image: Mike Dean)</i>
Two people have sadly died. (Image: Mike Dean)
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Two people have died following a light aircraft collision in Gwynedd, North Wales.

Shortly after midday today, 14 August, North Wales Police received reports that a light aircraft travelling from an airfield in England had not arrived at Caernarfon Airport as scheduled.

Multi-agency air and ground searches were carried out, and the aircraft was found in a remote location close to Trawsfynydd.

Both people on board were pronounced dead at the scene.

Chief Superintendent Owain Llewellyn said: "Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those involved in this tragic incident.

"We will support the AAIB with their investigation to ensure the circumstances leading to this incident are fully understood.

"This has been a challenging search operation, and I am grateful to all of the agencies involved for their professionalism and dedication."

The Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB) have been made aware of the incident and has deployed a team of investigators.

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