Light aircraft crashes into Co Derry lake

The emergency services are rushing to Lough Neagh after reports that a light aircraft has crash landed on the water.

The emergency services are rushing to Lough Neagh after reports that a light aircraft has crash landed on the water.

The plane is reportedly semi-submerged about 400 yards from Ballyronan marina after crashing sometime after 8pm.

It is being reported that two people are standing on the roof of the aircraft.

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