Three killed in light aircraft crash in Germany

Three people were killed when a light aircraft crashed near the city of Erkelenz in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Report informs via Welt.

None of the people on board survived the crash.

Police in the Heinsberg district said the Cessna aircraft crashed into a field near the Erkelenz-Gerderath area at around 11:20 am local time.

The aircraft was completely destroyed in the crash.

Authorities have not yet released details about the identities of the victims or the circumstances surrounding the accident.

An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash.