Two dead after plane crashes into hangar in Australia

At least two people have died after a light aircraft crashed into a hangar at an airstrip in southern Australia on Wednesday.

Multiple people were also injured after the small plane crashed into the hangar after landing at the suburban Parafield Airport, north of Adelaide, at 2.10pm local time, according to the Australian Associated Press.

The collision reportedly sparked a fire.

Premier Peter Malinauskas said: “I have just been briefed by the Commissioner for Police (Grant Stevens) on the tragic incident at Parafield this afternoon, where a small plane has crashed into a hangar.”

“Two people have lost their lives and a number of others have been injured.

“My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who have passed away, and with everyone affected by this devastating event,” he said.

Police and emergency services were called to an area near Kings Road at Parafield Airport, according to The Australian.

Australia’s 7News reported that a pilot and a passenger were killed. Images from the crash site showed a column of black smoke.

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