Last Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 16:49

Two hurt as plane crashes in Co Meath field

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A light aircraft crashed in a field near Trim Co Meath this afternoon.

The two people on board were taken to Our Lady's Hospital in Navan where they were treated for minor injuries.

The plane was attempting to land at an air strip outside Trim when the crash happened. It landed 250 metres short of the strip in a field. 

The cause of the crash is being investigated by the Air Accident Investigation Unit.

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