RAF parachutist collides with spectator at air show

An 82-year-old woman is in hospital after being hit by an RAF parachutist at the Weston Air Show today.

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RAF parachutist collides with spectator during display

An 82-year-old woman is in hospital after being hit by an RAF parachutist with the Falcons display team in Weston-super-Mare today.

The RAF Falcons display team in 2012. Credit: PA

An air ambulance took both the parachutist and woman to hospital following the incident at around 1.20pm.

The parachutist was later discharged, while the woman is still being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Avon and Somerset Police said "There will be liaison between various agencies to ensure an appropriate investigation into the incident takes place."

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