Police and emergency services attended a glider crash at Tunbridge, in Tasmania’s Southern Midlands, earlier today.

The single glider crash happened at a private airfield located on Tunbridge Tier Road, Tunbridge, shortly before 2pm.

Sadly, police can confirm a Tasmanian woman aged in her early 50s died from injuries sustained in the crash.

A second person, a Tasmanian man aged in his mid-60s who was pilot of the two-seater glider, sustained serious injuries.

He was transported from the airfield to Royal Hobart Hospital by helicopter.

Tasmania Police Inspector Aleena Crack said the man and woman were part of a group, which included the woman’s husband, who were at the airfield on Sunday.

“Police can confirm there has been a fatal crash involving a glider at Tunbridge and that sadly, the female victim was pronounced deceased at the scene,” Inspector Crack said.

“There was a larger group of people at the airfield at the time, and this is obviously a tragic outcome for these families and friends.”

The cause of the crash is under investigation and emergency services crews remain at the scene.