A light aircraft thought to have been carrying two people has crashed in Greater Manchester, with emergency services called to the scene.

Police, firefighters and an air ambulance were sent to a patch of farmland close to the M62 in Littleborough, Rochdale, shortly after 11:00 GMT.

One of those on board is understood to have evacuated using a parachute, with images circulating online appearing to show a yellow canopy caught in a nearby pylon.

“We are currently in attendance to establish the full circumstances and assess any casualties,” Greater Manchester Police said.