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Skydiver's Tragic Death Shocks Nottinghamshire Community
6 Jul
Summary
- An experienced skydiver died in an incident near Langar Airfield.
- Emergency services responded to the scene on Sunday afternoon.
- The skydiver was pronounced dead after being found in a field.
A devastating incident has claimed the life of an experienced skydiver near Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene on Sunday afternoon, July 6, 2026, after receiving a report of the accident. Authorities discovered a 22-year-old woman in a nearby field, where she was sadly pronounced dead.
The team at Skydive Langar, where the skydiver was based, has shared their profound sorrow and extended their deepest condolences to the victim's family and the wider skydiving community. They are cooperating fully with official investigations.
Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that no other individuals were harmed during the incident. A file is being prepared for the coroner, and detectives are working with relevant partners to determine the cause of this tragic event.
