Emergency services have been called to an airport after a plane crash.
Firefighters, police and paramedics were called Barton Aerodrome in Eccles at around 5pm today, April 29.
Two people were reportedly involved and are said to be "seriously injured".
The incident is ongoing.
Firefighter Lee Parry at Leigh Fire Station 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.
"NWAS and GMP are also in attendance."
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At around 5.30pm today, April 29, 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 the aircraft.
"Both casualties were transferred into the care of North West Ambulance Service and transferred to Salford Royal Hospital. Crews were in attendance for roughly one hour."
A spokesperson for GMP said: "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 Barton Aerodrome said: "Today at 5.07pm an aircraft accident occurred within the Barton Aerodrome boundary, the AAIB have been informed and are carrying out an investigation.
"Our onsite RFFS attended the incident and have worked alongside external emergency services. The two persons on board the aircraft have been taken to hospital via road ambulance.
"Further details will be provided when available."
We have approached NWAS for comment.
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