Storrington glider crash: Pilot dies after crashing in field

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Image caption, The aircraft crashed near Hurston Lane in Storrington on Saturday

A pilot has died after his glider crashed in a field in Sussex.

The aircraft crashed near Hurston Lane in Storrington shortly before 11:00 BST on Saturday.

The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the glider, died at the scene, Sussex Police said. A coroner has been informed.

Emergency services, including the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance, attended the scene of the crash. Police officers remain at the scene.

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