A light aircraft crashed in Albertyn Street in Vorna Valley, Midrand, on Monday. Ria Sebetsa Security Services, Netcare 911 and residents are on the scene, reports Midrand Reporter.

According to Ria Sebetsa Security Services CEO,Danny Maduray, the aircraft crashed in the back yard of a residential property.

ALSO READ: WATCH: Passenger’s terrifying footage of Wonderboom plane crash

Although it has not yet been established how many occupants were aboard the plane, the pilot of the aircraft as well as a gardener have died. This is according to Netcare 911 Media Liason Officer Shawn Herbst.

“All necessary authorities are on scene and have secured the area for an SA Civil Aircraft Aviation investigation,” Herbst said.

Motorists were urged to avoid Albertyn Street between Le Roux Avenue and Harry Galaun Drive, as the road was closed.

This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.

For more news your way, download The Citizen’s app for iOS and Android.