Aircraft crash investigated in Laois


An investigation is underway following a reported light aircraft crash in Emo on Thursday afternoon.
“Gardaí were alerted to an incident at an airfield in Co. Laois yesterday afternoon, Thursday 8th September 2023,” Gardai stated.
They said the Air Accident Investigation Unit(AAIU), who investigate incidents involving aircraft, would be the lead authority in this matter.
It’s unclear whether anyone was hurt in the incident at this stage.
