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Light plane crashes into house in Pauanui

By 1News Reporters
56 mins ago

Photos and videos, taken by Paul Baker and others, show the damage left by the small aeroplane. (Source: Supplied)

A small plane has crashed into an unoccupied house near the Pauanui Aerodrome this morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene at around 9.10am to reports of a small plane crashing into a house on Harvard Court, Pauanui.

Police and FENZ responded to the incident

Police and FENZ responded to the incident (Source: Supplied)

Police and fire crews responded to the scene.

Two people were treated for moderate injuries, according to a police spokesperson.

Emergency services were called this morning to Harvard Court, Pauanui

Emergency services were called this morning to Harvard Court, Pauanui (Source: Paul Baker / Facebook)

FENZ said all persons were accounted for and an ambulance was in attendance.

The Pauanui Beach Aerodrome is located in the middle of the Pauanui Beach township and is surrounded by houses.

The light plane crashed into a nearby property.

The light plane crashed into a nearby property. (Source: Supplied)

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