Plane crashes at Cork airport
Cork airport
A small aircraft has crashed on the runway of Cork airport this morning.
The Manx2 airline flight from Belfast to Cork reportedly overturned and caught fire when landing.
The plane was due to arrive in Cork at about 9.45am.
It is understood there are some 12 people on board the plane.
Local reports say the airport has been closed and that emergency vehicles are en route.
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area.
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