Emergency Services scrambled to glider crash in Melton

Emergency services were sent to reports that a light aircraft had crashed in to a field in Melton.

The glider crashed in Melton after a mid-air collision. Photo: Michael Riley Aieral Media

Firefighters, Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) were sent to the incident off Leicester Road in Melton just after 3pm today (Thursday) following reports that a glider had crashed in to a field.

Emergency Services at the scene in Leicester Road, Melton. Photo: Submitted

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service said: "We received a mobilisation message at 15:03 to a report of a glider that has crashed. We have a pump from Melton Mowbray and Birstall Fire Station in attendance, alongside the Police and EMAS."

Firefighters and other emergency services are at the scene. Photo: NEMM File Photo

The Air Ambulance is also at the scene.

More to follow.