Light aircraft crashes in Greater Manchester sparking major emergency response

The aircraft crashed in Littleborough in Greater Manchester(Picture: MEN Media; SWNS)

A light aircraft believed to be carrying two people has crashed in Littleborough, Greater Manchester.

The plane is believed to have taken off from Birmingham around 10am this morning before its flight path ended near the northern town, according to Flightradar.

The crash is thought to have happened on land near to Hollingworth Lake and Blackstone Edge.

A torn parachute has been seen...