Authorities are responding to a fiery plane crash at London's Southend Airport, where the airport confirmed to Newsweek that "there has been a serious incident."What To KnowEssex Police were alerted shortly before 4 p.m. local time on Sunday of a "collision involving one 12-metre (40 foot) plane," the police said in a Facebook statement.The Independent reported the plane was a Beechcraft B200 leaving for Lelystad in the Netherlands. The outlet also reported the crash took place just following take-off.Police have remained on the scene of the "serious incident" and noted, "We are working with all emergency services at the scene now and that work will be ongoing for several hours."The airport echoed this in a statement to Newsweek, writing, "We are working closely with the local authorities and will be able to provide more information as soon as possible."Circulating photos and videos on social media show a large fireball and thick black smoke at the crash site.Two nearby clubs, Rochford Hundred Golf Club and Westcliff Rugby Club, have been evacuated as a precaution during the investigation, the Essex police said in a post on Facebook.What People Are SayingDavid Burton-Sampson Labour MP for Southend West wrote in an X, formerly Twitter, post Sunday: "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."What Happens Next?Police ask that the public avoid the area while they continue providing emergency services and investigating the crash.Information about the identities and status of those on board have not yet been released.This is a breaking news story. Updates to come.Update 7/13/25, 1:20 p.m. ET: This article has been updated with additional information.