Two Britons among three killed in Swiss Alps light aircraft crash
Summary
A light aircraft crashed in the Swiss Alps near Leukerbad, killing three people, including two British citizens. The plane took off from Sion airport and hit a mountain slope about 10 minutes later; an investigation is underway.Key Facts
- The crash occurred in the mountains near Leukerbad, in the Valais region of southern Switzerland.
- The aircraft was a Cirrus SR22T light plane.
- It took off from Sion airport in the Rhône Valley.
- The plane collided with a mountain slope for unknown reasons around 10 minutes after takeoff.
- Witnesses saw fire and smoke at the crash site.
- Emergency teams, including helicopters, police, and firefighters, responded to the accident.
- Swiss authorities, including the Transportation Safety Board and the Attorney General’s office, have launched investigations.
- The UK Foreign Office is supporting the families of the two British victims.
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