Plane and car collide at Lilydale Airport
A light plane hit a car just outside Lilydale Airport northeast of Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon.
A light plane hit a vehicle near Lilydale Airport in Yering on Tuesday afternoon. The people in the plane got out safely before emergency services arrived.
The SES pulled one person out of the damaged car. Paramedics then took over their care.
The car and plane both suffered heavy damage. Photos showed the SUV with a shattered windscreen and impact damage.
The plane was also badly damaged. No details about injuries, what caused it, or how many people were involved were available right away.
- Lilydale Airport, Yering
- Location
- Tuesday afternoon
- Time
- SES
- Responder
Why it mattersThey show the dangers where flight paths and roads meet.
AustraliaRegional Victorians will be watching for details on safety protocols at Lilydale Airport and whether any changes are needed to prevent similar incidents.
