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Glider pilot dies in mid-air crash in Leicestershire Glider pilot dies in mid-air crash in Leicestershire
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A glider pilot has died in a mid-air crash between a glider and a light aircraft. A glider pilot has died in a mid-air collision between a glider and a light aircraft.
The pilot of the glider died at the scene after he crashed into a field near Lubenham, Leicestershire, shortly before 13:00 GMT. The man died at the scene after he crashed into a field near Lubenham, Leicestershire, shortly before 13:00 GMT.
The light aircraft went on to land safely after the incident near Market Harborough.The light aircraft went on to land safely after the incident near Market Harborough.
Leicestershire Police has launched a joint investigation with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.Leicestershire Police has launched a joint investigation with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.
A police spokesman said: "From initial enquiries carried out at the scene, officers believe the glider had been in collision with a light aircraft prior to coming down in the fields.A police spokesman said: "From initial enquiries carried out at the scene, officers believe the glider had been in collision with a light aircraft prior to coming down in the fields.
"The man on board the glider has been pronounced dead at the scene.""The man on board the glider has been pronounced dead at the scene."
A stretch of Laughton Road is closed and is expected to remain so until Monday.A stretch of Laughton Road is closed and is expected to remain so until Monday.