A MAN in his 40s has been killed in a horror parachute incident.
Cops were called to South West Industrial Estate near Peterlee, County Durham, at 12.30pm following concerns for the welfare of a man.
Officers were called to South West Industrial Estate in Shotton
They were joined by colleagues from fire and ambulance but sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A cordon is expected to remain in place for some time.
The death is being treated as unexpected and enquires are now ongoing.
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.
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