Report: Plane Crash In Cork. 12 People On Board. Six Now Confirmed Dead. Tried To Land Three Times In Heavy Fog

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Scene on the runway (Vincent Foley)

A Manx2 Metroliner. Similar to the plane involved in crash.

The Manx2 airline flight from Belfast to Cork reportedly overturned and caught fire when landing.

The plane was due to arrive in Cork at about 9.45am. There was fog at the time.

There were 12 people on board the plane, 10 passengers and two crew.

There are unconfirmed reports of a number of fatalities. Four people were seen walking away from the plane.

More as we get it.

Irish Times

Statement from the Irish Aviation Authority:

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