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News · 5 July 2026

Woman, 22, dies in Nottinghamshire skydiving accident

Woman, 22, dies in Nottinghamshire skydiving accident

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A 22-year-old woman died on Sunday after a skydiving incident near Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire. Paramedics found the woman deceased in an adjacent field at approximately 12.10pm. Skydive Langar reported that the incident concerned a seasoned skydiver, leading to the cancellation of all remaining charity skydiving events for that day.

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