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Skydiver dies after incident near Nottinghamshire airfield

Skydiver dies after incident near Nottinghamshire airfield

Summary

A 22-year-old woman died after a skydiving accident near Langar airfield in Nottinghamshire. Emergency services found her in a nearby field and she was pronounced dead at the scene, while police are investigating the incident.

Key Facts

  • The incident happened near Langar airfield, a former Royal Air Force base in Nottinghamshire.
  • The woman was an experienced skydiver and died on the spot after the accident.
  • Skydive Langar, the skydiving center operating at the airfield, expressed sadness and offered support to the family and community.
  • Police informed the woman’s family and are providing support with specially trained officers.
  • No other people were hurt in the incident.
  • Nottinghamshire police are investigating and preparing a report for the local coroner, who will open an inquest.
  • Nottinghamshire fire and rescue service helped police at the scene.
  • Langar airfield is the busiest civilian skydiving location in the UK with over 50,000 jumps each year.
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