Two people were left injured after the world's longest aircraft broke free from its moorings and crashed into a field.

Airlander 10, which is 92 metres long and weighs 20 tonnes, broke free from a mooring mast on Saturday in Cardington, Bedfordshire.

One female member of staff had to be taken to hospital following the incident.

Owner Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd said it appeared the Airlander broke free from its mooring mast, triggering a safety system which deflates the aircraft.