Plane crash victims named

Two men killed in a plane crash in Feilding yesterday can now be named as Dr Ralph Saxe and Dr Brett Ireland.

Dr Saxe lived in Palmerston North with his family. Dr Ireland previously lived in the Manawatu but has been living in Queensland, Australia, with his family for a number of years.

Police will speak with both families regarding media this afternoon and a further advisory will be issued indicating whether either family wish to make media comment or provide a photo.

Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Kim Perks on 027 234 8256.