Man in his 40s dies in parachute crash

Emergency services rushed to the scene(Picture: North News)

An investigation has been launched after a man in his 40s died in a parachute crash in County Durham.

The victim, who hasn’t yet been named, was pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday afternoon at the South West Industrial Estate in Shotton.

The British Skydiving Board (BSB) confirmed today it will be investigating the death.

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