Investigation Underway After Fatal Parachute Incident in County Durham
A man in his 40s died at an industrial estate following a parachute malfunction; authorities seek public assistance.
- A man died following a parachute incident at South West Industrial Estate in Shotton, County Durham.
- The incident occurred on Saturday, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
- British Skydiving Board to investigate the death; the incident is considered unexpected.
- Authorities are requesting dashcam and mobile phone footage from witnesses near the A19 during the incident.
- This marks the second fatal parachute incident at Shotton airfield in the last decade.
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