UK Airport shut down after plane catches fire on runway

An airport has closed after reports of a light aircraft crash, police say.

Emergency services, including six appliances from Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, were called to Norwich Airport at about 08:30 BST.

Ambulance crews were also called, but there were no reported injuries.

In a statement on their website, Norwich Airport said: "Norwich Airport Airfield closed due to [an] incident on the airfield."

People were advised to contact their airline before travelling to the airport and it was expected to reopen at 12:30, the airport added.

A spokesperson for the East of England Ambulance Service said they were called to an incident at the airport but "were stood down en route as there were no reported injuries".