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01/06/2007
Plane crashes near supermarket depot
A light aircraft has crashed near to a supermarket depot in Monmouthshire killing one person.
Reports from the scene indicate that the aircraft may have come down after hitting power lines.
Emergency services have been called to the scene just off the M4 at Magor.
One person is confirmed to have died in the crash.
It is reported that two people were on board the aircraft.
(SP)
Reports from the scene indicate that the aircraft may have come down after hitting power lines.
Emergency services have been called to the scene just off the M4 at Magor.
One person is confirmed to have died in the crash.
It is reported that two people were on board the aircraft.
(SP)
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