Two dead after light plane crashes on marshland

A pilot in his 50s and a female passenger in her 70s have died after a light aircraft crashed in Norfolk.

Emergency services were called just before 11am on Monday following reports of a crash landing on marshland near Wolferton.

The pair were pronounced dead at the scene and there were no other casualties, Norfolk Police said.

The coastguard, fire service and ambulance service attended the scene.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is investigating after visiting the site.

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