Three people have been killed after a small plane crashed into a paddock in Victoria’s east.
Emergency services were called to reports of an aircraft crash near Hayfield-Upper Maffra Road in Tinamba West about 5.45pm.
Police were told the plane was circling the area before it crashed and set on fire.
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All three people onboard – a pilot and two passengers – died at the scene but they are yet to be formally identified.
More to come.
