Pilot injured after glider crash in Winter Haven, officials say

A pilot is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a glider crashed in a residential area in Polk County, according to Winter Haven police. At around 1:50 p.m. Saturday, officials said a glider crashed in a residential area of Winter Haven. Winter Haven police said the pilot was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The identity of the victim is not currently available. Winter Haven Fire and Police Departments are currently at the scene of the accident. Officials said no one on the ground was injured. Police said there was no further information on the accident.

POLK COUNTY, Fla. —

A pilot is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a glider crashed in a residential area in Polk County, according to Winter Haven police.

On Saturday at around 1:50 p.m., a glider crashed in a residential area of Winter Haven, according to police.

Winter Haven police said the pilot was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

There is currently no information available about the identity of the victim.

The Winter Haven Fire Department and Police are currently on scene.

According to official reports, no one on the ground was injured.

According to the police, no further information about the accident is available.