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2 Injured after a Light Plane Crashed in NSW

A light plane made a crash landing in scrub land, around 40km south of Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia.

The incident happened at about 4:30 p.m. on June 12.

According to the police, they were informed that the emergency landing occurred due to suspected engine failure.

The plane was carrying 2 people at the time of crash; both of them were injured. The 69 year old pilot was flown to Tamworth Hospital with broken ribs and cuts to his head while the 32 year old passenger suffered minor leg injury and was shifted to Narrabri Hospital. Authorities confirmed that both of the injured are in stable condition.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

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