Two Dead As Wreckage Of Missing Plane Found

The wreckage of a light aircraft which went missing in western Scotland has been found, police say.

Two people who were in the plane have died.

The wreckage was discovered in the Glen Kinglass area of Argyll at about 8pm after radar contact was lost around 1.50pm.

Police, the ambulance service and the coastguard had all been involved in the "extensive" search for the aircraft.

The police said in a statement: "Police Scotland can confirm that following an extensive multi-agency search, the wreckage of a light aircraft was discovered on the northern aspect of the Glen Kinglass area of Argyll at around 2000 hours this evening.

"Sadly, the remains of the two people on board have also been discovered.

"Around 1350 hours on Saturday 4 April 2015, emergency services received a report of a light aircraft having lost contact in the Bein Nan Lus area of Argyll."

Chief Inspector Fergus Byrne said: "Police Scotland has been working with partner agencies throughout the day to locate the aircraft and our thoughts are with the families of the victims.

"Enquiries are continuing to establish the exact circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

"Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact police via the non-emergency number 101."