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Last Updated: Monday, 6 October, 2003, 09:56 GMT 10:56 UK
Man dies in parachute accident
A male sky-diver has died in a parachuting incident in Wiltshire.

The 44-year-old, from Hampshire, was killed at the Netheravon jump centre near Devizes on Sunday morning.

Police are investigating, but say the circumstances of the death are not suspicious.

The man, a civilian, was a seasoned parachutist and regular visitor to Netheravon, home of the Red Devils.

Detective Constable John Lee, of Wiltshire Police, said: "A 44-year-old male was fatally injured in a parachuting incident.

"The police are investigating but the circumstances are not believed to be suspicious."





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