A pilot and passenger narrowly escaped disaster after a light aircraft crashed into a busy road next to an airfield.

The plane landed on the A419 in Gloucestershire at around 4.45pm on Tuesday.

The incident happened close to Aston Down Airfield in Frampton Mansell between Cirencester and Stroud.

Pictures show the shocked pilot and passenger sitting in the cockpit after the plane crash-landed into the concrete.

One of the plane’s wings is missing and debris can be seen strewn across the road.

Other images show members of the public surrounding the aircraft as they check on the survivors.

Emergency services were called to reports of the downed powered glider with the Great Western Air Ambulance was among the respondents.

Describing the incident, an eyewitness told Gloucestershire Live, it “looked like it stalled and nose-dived into the main road”.

Gloucestershire Constabulary has warned drivers that there are road closures in place as emergency services attend. It said: “We have had a report that a light aircraft landed on the A419 Stroud Road near Aston Down airfield in Frampton Mansell at around 4.45pm today [Tuesday].

“Motorists are advised that road closures are in place while emergency services are in attendance.

“There were two occupants on board who will be assessed by the ambulance service, and it is understood that no other vehicles were involved.”

Gloucestershire Constabulary and Great Western Air Ambulance were contacted for comment.