Powys crash paraglider plunged 200ft into tree

A paraglider pilot suffered head, leg and pelvic injuries when he plunged 200ft (60m) and became trapped in a tree.

He was airlifted to hospital after crashing at Hundred House near Llandrindod Wells in Powys.

Firefighters, paramedics and mountain rescue teams were called to the scene on Sunday at about 14:00 BST.

The pilot was taken to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales for treatment.

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