Man dies in skydiving incident

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Archie Farmerand

Caroline Robinson,Devon

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The man died after taking part in a skydive at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Devon

A man has died after taking part in a skydive at an airfield in Devon.

Police said officers were called to Dunkeswell Aerodrome, near Honiton, at about 13:00 GMT on Saturday, after concerns for the welfare of a male skydiver.

The force said emergency services attended the scene, where a 49-year-old man was confirmed dead.

Scene guards remain in place and inquiries are said to be ongoing into the incident.

Rich Cliff A picture of an air ambulance leaving the scene. It is a red and blue helicopter.Rich Cliff

Police and ambulances were called to Dunkeswell Aerodrome at about 13:00 GMT on Saturday


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