Reports of light plane crash in Stratford, Taranaki

  • 07/02/2023
Here's what we know.
Here's what we know. Photo credit: Newshub

Emergency services are responding to reports of a light plane crash in Taranaki on Tuesday morning.

A police spokesperson said they're responding to reports of a microlight plane crash in Stratford, which occurred at 11:45am. 

The spokesperson said Flint Road is currently closed while emergency services respond.

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson confirmed to Stuff they had a crew at the scene and were responding to a report of a light plane crash.

The site of the crash has not been confirmed.

Hato Hone St John said they were notified of an aviation incident in Stratford at 11:45am. 

They responded with one ambulance, one rapid response vehicle and one manager to the scene. 

"We were not required for transportation," they said in a statement.

More to come.