Two Portlaoise men are believed to have suffered extensive injuries following a plane crash in the Czech Republic earlier today.
Reports say the two men from the Portlaoise area are understood to have been injured in the aircraft collision close the the Czech Republic, Prague.
According to the Leinster Express, both men have suffered broken bones and a number of other injuries.
At least one of the men is believed in intensive care but the injuries suffered are not believed to be life threatening.
They were named locally as Ger Doody and Ned McEvoy.
Enthusiasts
Both men are understood to be long-time aviation enthusiasts.
They are also directors of Portlaoise based company at Eyne Airfield, Ridge Aviation + Leisure Co.
The company is the Irish agent for the Evektor Aerotechnik EV-97 Eurostar 450kg Microlight/Ultralight and the VLA Sportstar together with the Czech Aircraft Works 600kg S-LSA Sportcruiser all metal aircraft.
They are also Irish agents for the range of Woodcomp premium Propellers.
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