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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Claire Hayhurst

Pensioner died after being blown over by helicopter at hospital, inquest told

Jean Langan, 87, was walking towards Derriford Hospital’s car park when the incident happened (Alamy/PA) -

A retired civil servant suffered fatal head injuries when she was blown over by a search and rescue helicopter landing at a hospital, an inquest jury has heard.

Jean Langan, 87, had attended Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, Devon, to have a hearing aid fitted and was walking with her niece back to their car in the hospital car park on March 4 2022.

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