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Man Dies During Skydiving Incident at Devon Airfield

A 49-year-old man died during a skydiving incident at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon. Police and emergency services responded at 13:00 GMT on Saturday. Investigations are ongoing.

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BBC The airport sign saying Dunkeswell Airfield on a gate

Fatal Skydiving Incident at Dunkeswell Aerodrome

A man has died following a skydiving activity at an airfield located in Devon.

Police reported that officers were dispatched to Dunkeswell Aerodrome, near Honiton, at approximately 13:00 GMT on Saturday after concerns were raised regarding the welfare of a male skydiver.

Rich Cliff A picture of an air ambulance leaving the scene. It is a red and blue helicopter.
Police and ambulances were called to Dunkeswell Aerodrome at about 13:00 GMT on Saturday

Emergency services attended the scene, where the 49-year-old man was pronounced dead.

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Authorities have established scene guards and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.

Ongoing Investigation

The police continue to conduct inquiries to determine the cause and details of the incident.

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