Two skydivers die in ‘tandem jump' accident
Police were called to Dunkeswell Airfield, near Honiton, just after 1pm on Friday before it was confirmed the two people had died at the scene.
The incident is being investigated by the British Skydiving Board of Inquiry.
Robert Gibson, the chief executive of British Skydiving, said: 'British Skydiving has been notified of a tragic accident in which two jumpers lost their lives.
'Our deepest condolences go to their families, friends and the entire skydiving community.
'A British Skydiving Board of Inquiry will investigate the accident.'
The report – setting out the Board's conclusions and any recommendations – will be submitted to the coroner, the police, the CAA, the British Skydiving Safety & Training Committee and any other relevant authorities, he added.
'No further details will be provided at this time. We respectfully ask for privacy for all those affected at this difficult time.'
A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: 'Emergency services were called to the area of Dunkeswell Aerodrome at around 1pm on Friday 13 June following concerns for the welfare of two people.
'It was reported that they were skydivers. They were sadly both confirmed deceased at the scene and their families have been informed.
'Scene guards remain in place and enquiries are ongoing by the relevant agencies.'
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