TWO skydivers have died after a “tragic accident” during a tandem jump yesterday.
Emergency services rushed to Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon, but the pair were both pronounced dead at the scene.
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SWNSDevon and Cornwall Police confirmed investigations into the tragedy were underway[/caption]
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Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that families of the skydivers had been informed and investigations into the incident were underway.
They asked anyone with information on the tragedy to get in touch.
Speaking yesterday, British Skydiving members Chief executive Robert Gibson
A spokesperson for the force said: “Emergency services were called to the area of Dunkeswell Aerodrome at around 1pm on Friday 13 June following concerns for the welfare of two people.
“It was reported that they were skydivers.
“They were sadly both confirmed deceased at the scene and their families have been informed.
“Scene guards remain in place and enquiries are ongoing by the relevant agencies.
“If anyone has information which may assist us, please call 101 or report via our website quoting 50250150193.”
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