Two people have been killed when their aircraft crashed into farmland.The man and a woman were the only people on board the aircraft, which crashed into a field near Buckland St Mary shortly before 10.30am this morning (Friday).

Emergency services attended the scene, but sadly there were no survivors from on board the plane.

Formal identification has yet to take place, but the next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

South Western Ambulance Service sent a number of medics, including a hazardous area response team and land ambulance crews.

A police cordon is expected to remain in place into the weekend.

Supt. Paul Wigginton said: "This is a tragic incident in which two people have sadly lost their lives.

"It’s too early to give any further details about the victims but we are making sure the next of kin have all the support they need at this distressing time.

"The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) was informed and deployed a team of investigators.

"We’ve been working very closely with our colleagues from the other emergency services at the scene to make the area safe and ensure the investigation can proceed.

"A cordon remains in place and we’d respectfully ask people not to attend the scene while enquiries continue."