Man dies and another critical in East Lothian plane crash

A man has died after a light aircraft crashed in the East Fortune area of East Lothian on Thursday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the area at around 4.55pm.

Police attended the emergency incident Picture: Police Scotland

However, the 40-year-old male pilot was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin is aware.

The 42-year-old male passenger was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he is described as being in a critical condition.

Police Scotland said inquiries remain ongoing and the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) has been notified.