PILOT DIES IN CRASH NEAR FIFE AIRPORT

A pilot died when his plane crashed today at Kinglassie, near Fife Airport.
The light aircraft tragedy took place at 11.40 this morning and the 50-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Police say his family have been informed.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are continuing.
A fire service spokesperson said, “Operations Control mobilised two appliances and a heavy rescue unit to the scene to assist emergency services partners.”