Engine failure forces plane to make emergency landing on street in Ajax

Durham Regional Police say a small aircraft made an emergency landing on a street in Ajax Monday evening. Police say they received a call for the crash at Bayly Street East and Audley Road South just after 8 p.m. The pilot of the aircraft made an emergency landing after the engine failed by gliding the plane onto the roadway, according to police.

Police said no injuries were reported, but a few light poles were damaged, as well as the plane. Get the latest National news. Sent to your email, every day. In a post on X, the Town of Ajax said it was aware of the incident, and that all emergency services are on scene. Police said the area remains closed.

Update: A small aircraft made an emergency landing after the engine failed and the pilot was able to glide the aircraft onto the roadway. A few light poles have been damaged, as well as the plane. No injuries have been reported. The area remains closed. https://t.co/2MeMdCvBGL — Durham Regional Police (@DRPS) January 16, 2024 Trending Now Alberta Electric System Operator lifts Monday morning grid alert as cold snap continues Teen dies after falling from chairlift at Quebec ski resort, investigators looking into cause Story continues below advertisement More on Toronto Ford government insists ‘no new’ agreements signed in ServiceOntario controversy ‘More accountability’: Ontario launches team to crack down on bad LTC actors How long will the frigid temperatures last in southern Ontario? Canadian bantamweight Serhiy Sidey set for UFC debut in Toronto.