Emergency services are searching the lake at Langford, near Maldon Two people are feared to have died after a light aircraft crashed into a lake in Essex.
Emergency services were called by a member of the public to Ulting Lake, Langford near Maldon, shortly before 1300 BST on Thursday.
The two-seat aircraft appeared to have nose-dived into the lake and its tail was about 10ft (3m) under water.
Police said it appeared the pilot and passenger had not survived. Officers are trying to confirm who was on board.
Boats from the Essex Police marine unit and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service are searching the private fishing lake.
The Air Accident Investigation Branch has been notified and will be attending.
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