Emergency services were called to a scene after a small private aircraft crash landed leaving the pilot in hospital.

The incident happened yesterday at around 2.45pm in Ebbertson, Scarborough.

Multiple crews from Pickering, Sherburn and Scarbrough were called to the scene of the incident.

The aircraft had crashed into a wall and the pilot was out of the plane on arrival and soon rushed to hospital.

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Fire crews also addressed a fuel leak as a result and proceeded to make the scene safe.

A spokesperson for Pickering Fire Station, said: “Thanks to the great information and location details provided by North Yorkshire Fire control room.

“Using ‘What3Words’ to pinpoint the exact location of this incident.”

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