A hangar fire erupted at an Australian airport following a plane crash incident. The collision involved a small aircraft at Parafield Airport in Adelaide’s north around 2 pm on Wednesday, April 29.
Authorities received reports of the crash just after 2:10 pm near Kings Road, where the plane attempted to land. Police and emergency services swiftly responded to the scene, leading to the evacuation of the area for safety measures.
Details on the number of individuals aboard the plane or inside the hangar remain undisclosed. The vicinity was engulfed in thick black smoke, prompting locals to stay indoors, close all windows, and secure doors.
Witnesses described the scene as a significant fire in the hangar, with multiple fire trucks and emergency services rushing to the location. An airport spokesperson acknowledged the incident, confirming the closure of Parafield Airport to all air traffic to facilitate emergency response efforts.