TWO people have died following a light aircraft crash near Bredon Hill.

Emergency services were called to the crash at around 12.46pm after the single engine aircraft came down in a field close to Overbury, near Evesham.

Due to the foggy conditions, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham had to land a couple of miles from the crash and were taken to the scene by a paramedic officer.

Both men - the pilot and a passenger - were confirmed dead at the scene.

Officers are working to identify and inform their next of kin and formal identification is yet to take place. There were no other reported injuries.

A scene guard and a cordon are in place in the field and will likely remain there overnight.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) have been informed and a team of investigators have been sent to the scene of the crash.

Superintendent Kevin Purcell from West Mercia Police said: "Emergency services remain at the scene of the incident, in which two people have sadly died. 

"We have been working closely with our colleagues from the other emergency services at the scene to make the area safe and to ensure the resulting investigation can now proceed, which will be led by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. We will continue to support them throughout their investigation.

"Our thoughts remain with the families of the two people who have lost their lives."

"The Civil Aviation Authority has been informed. Further information will be issued when available."

We will update you as soon as we receive more information.