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Durham Constabulary has launched an investigation after a man in his 40s was killed today in a parachute incident at an industrial estate in Shotton, County Durham
A man in his 40s was killed in a parachute incident, as police launched an investigation into the tragedy.
Durham Constabulary rushed to the scene at South West Industrial Estate in Shotton, County Durham, at around 1.30pm today. Crews from Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service also arrived but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances behind the incident are currently unknown. The death is being treated as unexpected as investigations continue, ChronicleLive reports.
D/Chief Inspector Mel Sutherland, who is leading the investigation said: “Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was travelling on the A19 at around 12.20pm to 12.30pm who may have mobile phone footage or dashcam footage which captures the moments leading up to the incident. Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this time.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 168 of April 27
A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service said: "We received a call at 12:22pm to reports of an incident in the South West Industrial Estate area of Peterlee. "We dispatched four Hazardous Area Response Teams, a clinical team leader, a specialist paramedic, two ambulances and requested support from the air ambulance."