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Horror crash as plane smashes into block of flats and pilot is rushed to hospital
A PILOT was rushed to the hospital with several injuries after a plane crashed into a block of flats.
The horrific incident happened in Upper Heyford, near Bicester around midday.
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Police said the pilot managed to eject from the plane before it crashed into the building.
The aircraft, which is not believed to be a military plane, came down near Camp Road, home to an RAF base, thereported.
A witness told the outlet that the pilot parachuted down onto the roof of the building.
Tisa Kilby, 55, said she was out walking her dogs when she saw the crash.
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She said: "I looked up and literally saw this guy leap out of this plane and thought, that's an odd place to be parachuting.
"Within four or five seconds the plane nose-dived and crashed into the block of flats."
She added that she was told by police at the scene that the man had suffered life-changing injuries.
Thames Valley Police said the block of flats was empty and no one else was hurt.
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Cops said in a statement: "The light aircraft crashed into an unoccupied block of flats near Camp Road in Upper Heyford at about midday today.
"The pilot has suffered several injuries and has been taken to hospital. No-one else has been injured as a result of the incident.
"Thames Valley Police has put a small cordon in place at the scene, however at this time no local residents need to be evacuated.
"We would urge anyone with any footage or information to contact the force by calling 101, quoting reference 857."
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