A small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from London Southend Airport, resulting in a devastating fireball and the deaths of four individuals, all believed to be foreign nationals. Eyewitnesses reported a chilling scene as the plane, a Beechcraft King Air B200, plummeted to the ground, with one witness describing the pilots waving to children moments before the incident. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, but all four occupants were confirmed dead. The airport has been closed, and all flights have been canceled following the accident. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, which has left the local community in shock.