LIVE: People 'seriously injured' in Barton Aerodrome plane crash as emergency services race to scene - latest updates

A light aircraft has crashed at Barton Aerodrome 'seriously injuring' two people today (Tuesday, April 29).

Police, paramedics and firefighters rushed to the airport in Eccles, Salford at about 5.30pm. It's thought the plane crashed after stalling at the end of the runway.

Lee Parry, a firefighter at Leigh fire Station told the Bolton News the plane is said to be upside down' with 'fuel leaking'. He said: "Firefighters from the technical response unit at Leigh were called to Barton Aerodrome to reports of a plane crash.

"The plane is said to be upside down. Two people are seriously injured. Fuel is leaking and there is debris around the area."

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for a comment.

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We've just had an update from GMP. They say two men have been taken to hospital, one suffering life-threatening injuries, while the other has 'potentially life-changing' injuries.

Here's the full statement:

Emergency services are currently responding to a plane crash at Barton Aerodrome.

Two men have been taken to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries and another with potentially life-changing injuries.

A scene is in place whilst emergency service workers conduct their enquiries and people are asked to avoid the area.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said:

At around 5.30pm today three fire engines from across Greater Manchester and the technical response unit attended an aircraft crash at Barton Aerodrome, Eccles.

“Firefighters arrived quickly and assisted Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and the airport fire service in making the area safe and helping two casualties out of