Fears for pilot after plane crashes in field just outside small village in Essex

There are fears for a pilot after a small plane crashed into a field outside of Ongar.

An Essex Police spokesman said: ‘We remain on the scene of a serious incident at Ongar.

‘We were alerted at 12.30pm on Tuesday 30 June to reports of a crash involving a small aircraft in a field at Mill Lane, Ongar.

‘We are working with all emergency services at the scene now and that work will be ongoing.’

Detective Chief Superintendent Morgan Cronin added: ‘This is a serious incident, and we understand it will cause concern in the local community. We are working closely with emergency service partners to respond and ensure the area is safe. There will be a visible police presence as we dea...