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Soldier dies in paraglider crash Soldier dies in paraglider crash
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A British soldier has been killed in a paragliding crash in Spain, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.A British soldier has been killed in a paragliding crash in Spain, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
It is thought the man died instantly when he crashed into a tree during a military training exercise in Cenes de la Vega resort, in the Granada region.It is thought the man died instantly when he crashed into a tree during a military training exercise in Cenes de la Vega resort, in the Granada region.
The MoD described the death as "tragic", saying its "thoughts and sympathies are with the officer's next of kin", who had been informed.The MoD described the death as "tragic", saying its "thoughts and sympathies are with the officer's next of kin", who had been informed.
Cenes de la Vega is a popular resort for hang-gliding and paragliding.Cenes de la Vega is a popular resort for hang-gliding and paragliding.
It is thought the crash happened after he attempted a manoeuvre in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
An MoD spokesman said the officer's family had asked for 24 hours' grace to come to terms with the death before his identity was released to the media.