Aircraft crash in Greater Manchester with emergency services currently at scene
Emergency services are responding to reports of a light aircraft crash in the Littleborough area of Rochdale, with the plane believed to be carrying two people.
Police are at the scene of the light aircraft crash in Littleborough and working with other emergency services and the Air Accident Investigation Branch to try and establish the circumstances.
National Grid are also at the scene to support the response and help make the area safe.
Chief Superintendent Danny Inglis, District Commander for GMP’s Rochdale district, said: “We are working closely with emergency service colleagues and partner agencies to establish the full circumstances.
“There will be an enhanced presence as officers and investigators comprehensively survey the area and ensure all available evidence is recovered.
“We would ask people to please avoid the area while emergency services remain on scene, to ensure that a full investigation and review can be carried out.
“If anyone has any information, or witnessed the crash, we would urge you to get in touch with us.”
You can contact police via 101 or our Live Chat at www.gmp.police.uk, quoting log 1056 of 03/02/26.