A light aircraft has crashed at Barton Aerodrome "seriously injuring" two people.

Emergency services have rushed to the airport in Eccles, Salford, today (Tuesday, April 29) at around 5.30pm.

Firefighters, police and paramedics were all called to Barton Aerodrome in Eccles.

It's reported that the plane crashed after stalling at the end of the runway.

Lee Parry, a firefighter at Leigh fire Station, told the Bolton News the plane is said to be "upside down" with "fuel leaking".

He said: "Firefighters from the technical response unit at Leigh were called to Barton Aerodrome to reports of a plane crash.

"The plane is said to be upside down. Two people are seriously injured. Fuel is leaking and there is debris around the area."

A scene is currently in place whilst emergency service workers conduct their enquiries, according to Greater Manchester Police.

One man is fighting for his life whilst the other has suffered "potentially life-changing injuries", both patients were transferred to Salford Royal Hospital by aircraft.

In statement the force said: "Emergency services are currently responding to a plane crash at Barton Aerodrome.

"Two men have been taken to hospital, one with life-threatening injuries and another with potentially life-changing injuries.

"A scene is in place whilst emergency service workers conduct their enquiries and people are asked to avoid the area."

Three fire engines from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue attended the scene and the technical response unit.

In a statement the fire service said: "At around 5.30pm today three fire engines from across Greater Manchester and the technical response unit attended an aircraft crash at Barton Aerodrome, Eccles.

“Firefighters arrived quickly and assisted Greater Manchester Police, North West Ambulance Service and the airport fire service in making the area safe and helping two casualties out of the aircraft. Both casualties were transferred into the care of North West Ambulance Service and transferred to Salford Royal Hospital. Crews were in attendance for roughly one hour.