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Business jet crashes at London Southend Airport, no word on casualties
LONDON – A business jet crashed at London Southend Airport on Monday afternoon, triggering a massive fireball and prompting an urgent emergency response.
The incident occurred around 4:00 p.m. local time, with thick plumes of smoke seen rising from the airfield.
Initial reports suggest that a small aircraft crash-landed before bursting into flames.
Airport fire crews responded within minutes and quickly extinguished the blaze.
Multiple firefighting units from surrounding areas also arrived to assist.
There has been no official confirmation on the number of casualties or the condition of those onboard.
Several ambulance crews were seen at the scene, though details on injuries remain unconfirmed.
Eyewitness Dani Hill, who lives near the airport, described the dramatic scene: “I saw the huge fireball from my window. I’m still shaking like mad. I’ve never seen anything like it. Praying all involved are okay, if any.”
David Burton-Sampson, Member of Parliament for Southend West & Leigh, released a statement shortly after the incident, urging the public to avoid the area:
“I am aware of an incident at Southend Airport. Please keep away and allow the emergency services to do their work. My thoughts are with everyone involved.”
Authorities have not yet disclosed the cause of the crash or the number of people onboard.
Investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
The Windsor Police Service has arrested and charged a 46-year-old man in connection with an ongoing extortion case tied to a shots-fired incident earlier this month.
The investigation began on November 2, 2025, when officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire directed at a residence in the 2500 block of Academy Drive. Upon arrival, police confirmed that several rounds had been discharged at the home. No injuries were reported.
Surveillance footage obtained from the scene revealed a suspect arriving in a black SUV, firing several shots toward the residence, and leaving immediately afterward.
During interviews with detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, the homeowner disclosed that he had borrowed $50,000 from an individual to assist with a down payment on the property.
After the homeowner ceased repayment, the lender allegedly issued threats, including statements that he would “send people to his house.”
Following the investigation, police identified Adil Albert, 46, as a suspect in the extortion-related portion of the case.
On November 13, shortly after 5:00 p.m., officers from the Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) Unit located Albert outside a residence in the 1900 block of Everts Avenue and placed him under arrest without incident.
Albert has been formally charged with the following offenses:
- Extortion
- Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence: reckless discharge of a firearm at or into a residence
- Obstruction of justice
While a suspect has now been charged in relation to the extortion activity, the November 2 shooting remains under active investigation, and no arrests have been made regarding the firearm discharge.
Detectives continue to seek additional information, including witness statements and video evidence, to identify the individual or individuals responsible for firing the shots.
Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips may be submitted through Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online.