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CROSS-SPECTRUMBROAD COVERAGE
RAF jet crashes on take‑off in Anglesey, crew eject and emergency services respond
A military aircraft crashed shortly after take‑off in the Pencarnisiog area of Anglesey, producing a large column of smoke. Police said two crew members are believed to have ejected moments before the impact. North Wales Police, fire crews, the Welsh Ambulance Service University Health Trust and an air ambulance have been dispatched to the scene. The incident is under investigation and further details are awaited.
How this was covered
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Why it matters
The crash of a military jet and the ensuing emergency response raise safety concerns for both the armed forces and local communities.
How this story developed
- Sep 23 RAF Hawk jet crashes shortly after take-off from RAF Valley, crew eject safely
- Sep 23 Police have confirmed that two crew members are believed to have ejected from the aircraft.
