Two hurt in light aircraft crash

Two men in their 30s have been injured after their two-seater civilian light aircraft crashed into a field.

Police said the plane came down in Anwick, near Sleaford, Lincolnshire, at about 1800 BST.

The aircraft hit electricity lines as it crashed causing power failures in Anwick and nearby Ruskington.

The pilot suffered minor injuries but was able to walk away, while the passenger had to be cut free and was taken to Lincoln County Hospital.

Restore power

A Lincolnshire Police spokesman said: "Power lines have been hit in Anwick and possibly Ruskington.

"The local electricity board is on the scene and are trying to restore power.

"I can confirm that the pilot is walking wounded and the passenger has been taken to Lincoln County Hospital by ambulance."

The families have been informed, the spokesman said.