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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Two skydivers die in ‘tandem jump' accident
Two skydivers have died after a 'tandem jump' accident in Devon. Police were called to Dunkeswell Airfield, near Honiton, just after 1pm on Friday before it was confirmed the two people had died at the scene. The incident is being investigated by the British Skydiving Board of Inquiry. Robert Gibson, the chief executive of 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. 'A British Skydiving Board of Inquiry will investigate the accident.' The report – setting out the Board's conclusions and any recommendations – will be submitted to the coroner, the police, the CAA, the British Skydiving Safety & Training Committee and any other relevant authorities, he added. 'No further details will be provided at this time. We respectfully ask for privacy for all those affected at this difficult time.' A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police 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.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Metro
2 days ago
- Metro
Two skydivers die after tandem jump with investigation launched into fall
Two people have died after a skydive went wrong. The incident happened at Dunkeswell Airfield near Honiton in Devon on Friday afternoon. The two people were attempting a 'tandem jump' when they lost their lives. They haven't been publicly identified. The British Skydiving Board of Inquiry is investigating the death. Robert Gibson, chief executive of British Skydiving, said: 'British Skydiving has been notified of a tragic accident in which two jumpers lost their lives. More Trending 'Our deepest condolences go to their families, friends and the entire skydiving community. 'A British Skydiving Board of Inquiry will investigate the accident. 'Once complete, a report – setting out the Board's conclusions and any recommendations – will be submitted to the coroner, the police, the CAA, the British Skydiving Safety & Training Committee (STC) and any other relevant authorities. 'No further details will be provided at this time. We respectfully ask for privacy for all those affected at this difficult time.' Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Thieves and tourists can't stop stealing Daddyhole Road street sign from seaside town MORE: The UK's mystical rainforest that's 'like a movie set' but 'haunted by a ghost dog' MORE: Fred and Rose West still haunt nation 30 years after House of Horrors was exposed
