TRAGIC PARACHUTE CRASH CLAIMS MAN’S LIFE IN COUNTY DURHAM
Emergency services were called to the South West Industrial Estate in Shotton, County Durham, after a man in his 40s tragically lost his life in a parachute crash. The victim, who remains unidentified, was pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday afternoon. Durham Police have confirmed that a cordon will remain in place for an extended period of time as investigations continue.
BRITISH SKYDIVING BOARD TO PROBE FATAL INCIDENT
The British Skydiving Board (BSB) has announced that it will be launching an investigation into the incident. Sky-High Skydiving, a local skydiving company based at Shotton Airfield, has also stated that it will cooperate fully with the investigation. Once the investigation is concluded, reports will be submitted to the appropriate authorities, including the coroner, police, and British Skydiving.
POLICE APPEAL FOR WITNESSES
Authorities are urging any witnesses who were driving on the A19 and may have captured the incident on their mobile phones or dashcams to come forward. The police are particularly interested in any footage that could assist with their investigation.
This tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and our thoughts go out to the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time.
