Small plane crashes at UK airport with 'huge fireball' seen after take off

Witnesses said they saw a 'huge fireball' after a small plane crashed at Southend Airport at around 4pmA small plane has crashed at Southend Airport with witnesses reporting seeing a 'huge fireball'.

Police were called to the airport at around 4pm this afternoon, after witnesses reported seeing black smoke According to reports, the aircraft crashed on take-off. It is believed the plane was travelling to the Netherlands.As a precaution because of their proximity to the incident, police said they are evacuating the Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club.