Langar Airfield 'skydiving incident' live updates as significant police presence spotted in area
A 22-year-old woman has died following a skydiving incident at Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and have informed the victim's family.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the inherent risks associated with extreme sports and triggers a formal investigation into safety protocols at aviation facilities.
A young woman has died in a skydiving incident at a Nottinghamshire airfield. Nottinghamshire Police were called to Langar Airfield at 12.13pm. A 22-year-old woman was found in a nearby field and pronounced dead at the scene. Police say her family has been informed and a file is being prepared for the coroner. Detective Inspector Rachel Mayfield, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This was a tragic incident, and we are working with partners to understand what happened. "As our investigations continue at the scene, our thoughts are with the woman's family and everyone else who has been affected by this incident." Anyone with additional information about what happened is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident 306 of 5 July 2026. We covered this incident live - read our updates below.
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