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Fatality Confirmed Following Glider Crash
Police can confirm a person has died following a glider
crash on Mt. St.
Cuthbert, near Omarama, this
afternoon.
The crash was reported to emergency services at about 2.15pm.
Rescue helicopter crew were able to initially confirm the fatality.
Police have
now travelled to the crash site by 4WD vehicle and it is
hoped
the body can be recovered tonight.
The Civil Aviation Authority has been advised.
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