Emergency services have rushed to help the pilot of a micro light aircraft, which has crashed north of Andreas.

It is understood the pilot got into difficulties during a short test flight and came down close to Bride.

A Royal Navy helicopter which was in the area and assisted at the scene.

The microlight had taken off from Andreas airfield for a short local flight.

The alarm was raised by the crew of a light aircraft which saw the stricken microlight and reported it to the authorities. Emergency services were all sent to the scene.

A Royal Navy helicopter which was on exercise in the area located the scene of the crash and put down nearby to help

There were two people on board - one has a broken leg and the other a broken wrist. They have been taken to hospital by ambulance.

Meanwhile an RAF helicopter was also diverted to help - but has now continued to RAF Valley.


(Aerial photograph of Andreas Airfield courtesy of Andreas Gliding Club)