Light aircraft pilot and passenger, both in their 20s, die after horror crash in field in North Yorkshire

Two men have died after the light aircraft they were flying in crashed into a field in North Yorkshire.

The pilot and passenger of the two-seater light aeroplane, who police describe as in their 20s, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have said their next of kin have been told and formal identification processes are currently underway. No further injuries have been reported.

Officers, fire crews, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and paramedics were called to the village of Thorganby between Selby and York at around 9.50am.

The road near the incident has been sealed off by police, and everyone is being turned back by an officer close to the tape. 

Pictures from the scene show police cars and vans continue to be parked along the side of a country road this afternoon. 

A Yorkshire Air Ambulance left the scene at 11.30am and members of the coastguard were also there, according to reports.

A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: 'We were called to an incident involving a light aircraft at a rural location in Thorganby, Selby at around 9.50am today.

'A two-seater light aeroplane with two occupants had crashed in a field.

'Sadly, two men in their 20s believed to be the pilot and passenger have been pronounced dead.

'Their next of kin have been told and formal identification processes are currently under way. No further injuries have been reported

A previous statement from the force said: 'We remain on the scene along with other emergency services and further updates will follow.'

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