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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 collision between a glider and a light aircraft. | |
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. |
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