Two people killed in Midrand plane crash

Two people have died after a light aircraft crashed into the backyard of a residence in Midrand north of Johannesburg.

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Emergency services have confirmed that two men have died in the plane crash.

The street outside the Midrand home is lined with shocked neighbours watching as authorities comb through the scene.

The pilot was the sole passenger of the plane and has been declared dead by emergency services.

Paramedics believe the second victim to be the gardener who was working on the property when the crash happened.

He also succumbed to his injuries.

Aviation authorities and other role players are on scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.