Two people escaped serious injury following a plane crash at English Bicknor at around 12.30pm on Monday. The Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham and the Trusts hazardous Area Response Team were sent to the scene. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "The Midlands Air Ambulance arrived and found a small plane that had crashed whilst attempting to land. The plane had subsequently set on fire.

"Fortunately, the man and the woman who were in the plane had managed to escape from the wreckage despite being injured. "A man, believed to be in his 60s, was treated at the scene for a serious head injury and also suspected back injuries. His condition was stabilised and he was airlifted to Gloucester Royal Hospital for further treatment. "A woman, believed to be in her 40s, received treatment at the scene for a minor head injury and also neck pain. She was also treated at the scene and transferred by a GWAS ambulance to hospital for further treatment.