Woman in her 80s dies after ‘helicopter landing incident’ at hospital

A WOMAN in her 80s died in an incident involving a “helicopter landing” at a hospital while a second person was injured.

Devon and Cornwall Police said two members of the public are thought to have been injured as the helicopter landed at a helipad at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth on Friday.

BPMA woman reportedly died as a helicopter landed at Derriford Hospital[/caption]

One person is being treated for their injuries and remains in hospital, while the second, a local woman in her 80s, has since died.

Devon and Cornwall Police said on Twitter: “One person has died and another remains in hospital following an incident that has taken place today on the grounds of Derriford Hospital, involving a HM Coastguard helicopter.

“An initial investigation is being conducted by Devon and Cornwall Police.”