Two men have died in a plane crash in Kildare.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a light aircraft crash that occurred at Belan, Moone, Athy, Co. Kildare yesterday evening.
A search was carried out by Gardaí and with the assistance of Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 the aircraft was located this morning at 4.30a.m.
Two men (70 years & late 50s) were fatally injured in the crash and their bodies have been removed to the mortuary in Naas General Hospital.
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The Air Accident Investigation unit are currently at scene and the Irish Aviation Authority have been notified.
