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Light plane plunges into the ocean south of Adelaide

A search and rescue is under way after a light plane crashed into the ocean south of Adelaide.

The aircraft plunged into Long Bay, off Goolwa South, just before 4.30pm local time (5pm AEDT) today.

Emergency services, including water police and a helicopter, are at the scene trying to find the occupants.

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A search and rescue is underway after a light plane crashed into the ocean on South Australia's south coast. 

It's unclear how many people were on board at the time.

The incident happened in front of several witnesses out on the bay this afternoon. 

More to come. 

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