According to foreign media reports, the plane was taking off from London s Southend Airport for the Netherlands when it suddenly crashed. There are reports that there were about 80 passengers on board.

According to media reports, all flights to and from South End Airport were canceled after the accident. Clouds of smoke from the fire on the plane were visible for miles around.

According to local police, a report of a fire on the plane was received at 4 pm British time.

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After the accident, airport authorities and fire brigade teams immediately launched rescue operations and efforts were made to safely evacuate the passengers trapped in the plane.

Sources say that most of the flights operating from the airport are EasyJet, which flies to destinations across Europe.

According to initial reports, fortunately, all passengers and crew are safe and no casualties were reported. Immediately after the accident, airport security was increased and an investigation was launched.

Airport officials expressed regret over the incident and said that further flights from Southend Airport will remain canceled for the time being while the aircraft is repaired or investigated.