Lucky escape following light aircraft crash in Alberton
It is understood that the men were flying from Bloemfontein when the incident occurred.
A pilot and his co-pilot escaped serious injury when their light aircraft crashed through the roof of a building in Union Park, Alberton, on Sunday.
Shortly after 2pm, paramedics from ER24, Gauteng Provincial EMS, as well as other rescuers, attended the scene.
Upon their arrival, they found the light aircraft hanging nose down through the roof of a building. Both occupants were still inside the aircraft.
Fire and rescue services used a forklift and cage to bring the two men to the ground. Both climbed out of the aircraft through a window.
The two were assessed on scene and found to have sustained no serious injuries. They were transported to a nearby hospital by ER24 and Gauteng Provincial EMS respectively.
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident is not yet known. It is understood that the men were flying from Bloemfontein when the incident occurred.
Local authorities attended the scene and will conduct an investigation.
