LATEST UPDATES: Investigation to get underway following RNAS Culdrose jet crash
Hawk. Full credit: RNAS Culdrose.
One of the parachutes stuck in a tree. Credit: Cornwall Air Ambulance.
An investigation is set to get underway into the cause of a plane crash in the area of St Martins, the Ministry of Defence have confirmed.
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said:
"Two pilots are being checked by medics after ejecting from a Royal Navy Hawk aircraft from 736 Naval Air Squadron during a flight from RNAS Culdrose. An investigation will begin in due course."
A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson commented:
"Two men have been air lifted to Derriford Hospital to be treated for their injuries. Details of injuries not known at this time."
Emergency services remain at the scene carrying out enquiries.
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