The airline is used by easyJet for a number of routes
Tom Burnett Content Editor
21:50, 13 Jul 2025Updated 21:52, 13 Jul 2025
A plane has crashed at Southend Airport as a ‘huge fireball’ was spotted(Image: Twitter/X/agussromagnoli)
London Southend Airport is closed until further notice following a small plane crash today, Sunday, July 13.
Emergency services were called after the aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from the Essex airport this afternoon.
A cordon remains in place and people are being urged to avoid the area.
There is currently no confirmation on casualties as a result of the incident, which saw a plume of black smoke rising from the wreckage of the crash.
The airport is mainly used by easyJet flights to and from popular holiday destinations including Alicante, Gran Canaria and Malaga.
In a statement on Sunday evening, a Southend Airport spokesperson said: “Due to a serious incident today London Southend Airport, we regret to advise that the airport is closed until further notice.
“All flights to and from the airport have been cancelled while police, emergency services and air accident investigators are attending the incident.
“We ask that any passengers due to travel tomorrow via London Southend contact their airline for information and advice.
“Our thoughts are with those affected by today’s events and all passengers impacted by this disruption.
“We will restart flights as soon as possible and will continue to update the public on developments.”
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