Man dies after hang glider accident near Mendlesham

Emergency services were called to Mendlesham Airstrip yesterday afternoon

Mendlesham airstrip
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 18th Mar 2022

A hang glider pilot has died after an accident at Mendlesham Airstrip yesterday afternoon.

Police were called just before 2:10pm by the ambulance service to the scene.

A man in his 60s was in need of urgent medical care. He was later declared dead at the scene.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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