A Finnish plane crashed near the town of Jamijarvi killing eight skydivers.

Three people, including the pilot, jumped to safety before the plane crashed and they are currently in hospital.

The Finnish plane crashed near the town of Jamijarvi killing eight skydivers

Witnesses said the aircraft appeared to run into engine trouble before it came down.

Jamijarvi airport is one the most popular in Finland for leisure and training flights.

The skydivers were all residents of the area, police said.