Skydivers killed in 'tragic accident' at airfield
Two skydivers have died following a "tragic accident" at a Devon airfield.
National governing body British Skydiving said it had received reports two jumpers had been killed during an incident at Dunkeswell Aerodrome, near Honiton, on Friday.
It said a British Skydiving board of inquiry would investigate the incident and send a report to the coroner, police, Civil Aviation Authority, the British Skydiving Safety and Training Committee and any other relevant authorities.
Devon and Cornwall Police said the incident was reported to emergency services at 13:00 BST and the two people involved were pronounced dead at the scene.
A statement from British Skydiving said: "British Skydiving has been notified of a tragic accident in which two jumpers lost their lives.
"Our deepest condolences go to their families, friends and the entire skydiving community."
Police said cordons had been set up at the airfield, which is located about five miles (8km) north of Honiton.
Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to contact police.
A spokesperson for the Civil Aviation Authority said the authority was aware of the incident and could not comment any further due to it being an active investigation.
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