Death of RAF corporal investigated by MoD and Lincolnshire Police
The East Midlands Ambulance Service said after receiving a call at 15:23 on 18 May it sent a paramedic, a LIVES emergency responder and an ambulance. The air ambulance also attended. "One patient was taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham via air ambulance," it added.An RAF police dog training facility is located on Kirkby Lane. The HSE said it would be investigating the incident "alongside the relevant authorities".A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence said it was supporting the coroner's office with its inquiries."As investigations are ongoing, we cannot comment further at this stage and ask the media and public to avoid speculation as this could cause additional distress to Cpl Hudson's family, friends and colleagues," they added.
'Sorely missed'
In a statement, the RAF described Cpl Hudson as "devoted to her dogs and her teammates" and said she would be "sorely missed".Gp Capt Samantha Bunn, provost marshal and commander air security force, said: "The tragic loss of Cpl Bec Hudson has been profoundly felt by every single member of the RAF Police. "Her absence will be felt for many years to come, not just by the dogs she dedicated so much time to, but the whole of the RAF Police."Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
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