A man has died and two other people have been treated for minor injuries after two light aircraft collided near an airport.

Two men... received minor injuries

Leicestershire Police said the planes landed in the Great Stretton area of Leicestershire shortly after 2 p.m. yesterday.

A police spokesman confirmed that the pilot of one of the aircraft died at the scene of the incident, while two men travelling in the other plane both received minor injuries.

The spokesman said the planes “landed” in the vicinity of Gartree Road, which has been sealed off to allow the emergency services to deal with the incident.

The spokesman added: “One of the aircraft contained one person, a man, who died at the scene. The second aircraft contained two men who both received minor injuries.

“Gartree Road from Stoughton Road to Mere Road, Great Stretton, has been closed off to allow for the emergency services to deal with the incident.

It is anticipated that road will remain closed overnight and motorists are being advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route.”

The crash, near Leicester Airport, was attended by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, which declined to give details of its involvement.