A pilot and passenger had a miracle escape after a light aircraft crashed onto a busy road.

The plane landed on the A419 in Gloucestershire - with emergency services scrambled to help.

Great Western Air Ambulance was among the 999 crews called to reports of the downed powered glider at around 4.45pm on Tuesday afternoon (27 August).

The incident happened close to Aston Down Airfield in Frampton Mansell between Cirencester and Stroud.

A witness said that it "looked like it stalled and nose dived into the main road"."

The two occupants of the aircraft are not believed to have been seriously injured, with the air ambulance stood down soon after arriving at the scene.

Mila Vukelić captured pictures of the unusual scene.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said: "Motorists are advised that road closures are in place while emergency services are in attendance."

"There were two occupants on board who will be assessed by the ambulance service, and it is understood that no other vehicles were involved."

Police closed the road in both directions.