Two skydivers die in ‘tandem jump' at Devon airfield as officials probe ‘tragic accident'
SKYDIVE TRAGEDY Two skydivers die in 'tandem jump' at Devon airfield as officials probe 'tragic accident'
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TWO skydivers have died after a "tragic accident" during a tandem jump.
Emergency services rushed to Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon yesterday, but the pair were both pronounced dead at the scene.
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Emergency services rushed to Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon yesterday
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