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Skydiver dies during air display Skydiver dies during air display
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A skydiver has plunged to his death while taking part in a display as crowds of spectators looked on.A skydiver has plunged to his death while taking part in a display as crowds of spectators looked on.
The 28-year-old man fell around 20 metres (66ft) in strong cross winds, eyewitnesses said.The 28-year-old man fell around 20 metres (66ft) in strong cross winds, eyewitnesses said.
He was flown to hospital from a falconry fair in Newport, Shropshire, where he was taking part in a display, but later died.He was flown to hospital from a falconry fair in Newport, Shropshire, where he was taking part in a display, but later died.
Police investigating the incident have asked anyone who might have video or photographic evidence to come forward.Police investigating the incident have asked anyone who might have video or photographic evidence to come forward.
First aidFirst aid
The accident happened at around 1620 BST at Chetwynd Deer Park in Newport where the fair was taking place.The accident happened at around 1620 BST at Chetwynd Deer Park in Newport where the fair was taking place.
The skydiver was part of the Icarus Parachute Display Team, believed to be based in Wiltshire, who have been performing at the show in Newport for several years. The skydiver was part of the Icarus Parachute Display Team, based at Shobdon in Herefordshire, who have been performing at the show in Newport for several years.
Emergency services gave first aid at the scene before the Air Ambulance arrived to take him to the North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary, where he later died.Emergency services gave first aid at the scene before the Air Ambulance arrived to take him to the North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary, where he later died.
Police investigating the tragedy said they were being assisted by the British Parachuting Association.Police investigating the tragedy said they were being assisted by the British Parachuting Association.