Six dead, six injured in Cork air crash
Six people have died and six others were injured when a plane travelling from Belfast City Airport crashed in fog at Cork Airport today, a Cork County Council spokesman said.
There were 10 passengers and two crew aboard the Metroliner sw4 light aircraft, which crashed on Runway 17 of Cork Airport at 9.51am this morning.
Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness spoke of their shock over the crash.
Mr Robinson said: “This is a terrible tragedy and my thoughts are with the families of the bereaved.
“My thoughts are also with the injured and I hope that they will make a full and speedy recovery.”
The deputy First Minister said: “I am shocked at this news and want to convey my condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of those who have lost their lives in the plane crash.
“My thoughts are also with those who have been injured.”