Teen, 16, and 80-year-old man die in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond

A teenage boy and an 80-year-old man have died following a light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond.

Emergency services were called to the scene north east of Drymen around 4.45pm on Friday following reports of a crash.

A 16-year-old boy and an 80-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigations are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been informed.

Temporary airspace restrictions, including drones, are in place over the Drymen area following the incident and are expected to be in place for some time to allow AAIB to conduct investigations, Police Scotland has said.

Officers have warned the public that it is a criminal offence to fly in restricted airspace.

Gavin Birch-Williams, managing director of Glasgow Airport, said: “We are aware of an incident involving a light aircraft that departed from Glasgow Airport.

“This is a deeply tragic event, and the thoughts and heartfelt sympathies from all at Glasgow Airport are with the friends and families affected.”