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Old 15th Sep 2013, 07:54
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Accident near Bellfield North West Queensland

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Two hurt as Cessna crashes near Bellfield - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Emergency services are responding to a light-plane crash in remote north-west Queensland.
The Cessna came down near Bellfield, 150 kilometres north of Richmond, at about 3:30pm today.
It is understood that two people were onboard, but their conditions are not known.
A witness alerted emergency services a short time ago and they are on their way to the remote crash site.

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A man in his 50s has been critically injured in a light plane crash in remote north-west Queensland.
The Cessna came down on Bellfield Station, 150 kilometres north of Richmond, about 3:30pm today.
A man in his late 20s has also been hurt.
A person working at the station alerted emergency services.

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Appears to be C206 VH-WAV. Both deceased.
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The news has been reporting since last night that they were hurt, not deceased, big difference and lack of attention to detail there news mob. RIP.

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Don't get me started on the bloody ABC news.
I bet they reported it based on the 000 call alone.
I have been in the similar position as the poor families of this tragedy.
Don Henley had the ABC in mind when he wrote the song "dirty laundry".
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Further information can be found here
Croydon deputy mayor, son killed in plane crash | Townsville Bulletin News

very sad news, condolences to those affected.
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