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A pilot and two passengers have been rushed to hospital after an aircraft crashed on the runway at an airport in Teeside this morning.
Teeside International Airport is closed after the incident this morning at 9.39am and the injured three were taken to James Cook University Hospital in Middlesborough.
Witnesses said the planes engine began to 'sputter' shortly after take off and sounded like it cut out before landing back on the runway and veering off to the left.
One of the people onboard had to be airlifted to the hospital while the other two were also taken for treatment. One passenger suffered 'serious injuries' according to the ambulance service.
Investigations are underway and the airport said it will remain closed 'until further notice'. At least four flights have been diverted to Newcastle Airport.
