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Two RAF pilots injured in Anglesey training aircraft incident

Two RAF pilots have been injured after a training aircraft crashed near RAF Valley on Anglesey. Both sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene by emergency services including Coastguard and Wales Air Ambulance helicopters.

By The UK Pulse Editorial Team··1 min read·How we work
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Two pilots sustained injuries following a crash involving a Royal Air Force training aircraft near Anglesey on Wednesday.

North Wales Police confirmed that both pilots were receiving medical attention for injuries assessed as minor after the incident occurred in the Pencarnisiog area of Anglesey. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, which was located close to RAF Valley on the island.

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A statement from the force indicated that

Two pilots are being treated for what are thought to be minor injuries and at this stage there are no reports of any wider damage or injuries
. The police advised members of the public to avoid the area pending further notice.

Emergency response

Helicopters from both the Coastguard and the Wales Air Ambulance were deployed to the crash site to provide immediate assistance and medical support. The rapid deployment of multiple emergency assets underscored the scale of the initial response to the incident.

What happens next?

The Ministry of Defence was approached for additional comment and further details regarding the circumstances of the crash. Investigators will likely examine the aircraft and gather evidence to determine the cause of the incident. Updates are expected as the investigation progresses and more information becomes available from official sources.

This article was sourced from bbc

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