Glider pilot dies in crash

The pilot of a glider has died after crashing in fields near Lubenham, west of Market Harborough, today (Sunday).
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The accident happened at around 12.40pm, and involved a male pilot from Husbands Bosworth Gliding Club, who was on a local flight.

A spokesperson for the Gliding Club confirmed: “The pilot, who was a club member, has been fatally injured.”

The name of the man has not yet been released.

Police said the accident was still under investigation.