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Two injured as light aircraft crashes in Blenheim

March 27, 2022

Light aircraft file image. — Light aircraft file image. (Source: istock.com)

A light aircraft has crashed in Blenheim after a reported engine failure.

The Marlborough Aero Club president confirmed to 1News there has been a crash.

They say it was possibly "a result of engine failure".

Fire and Emergency NZ say the aircraft is a microlight with two people on board.

Police are also attending the crash and say two people have "moderate to minor" injuries.

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