Man dies after paragliding accident in Bradford

It happened on Tong Lane

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 11th Aug 2022
Last updated 11th Aug 2022

A man has died after a paragliding accident in West Yorkshire.

Police say they were called to Tong Lane in Bradford on Tuesday evening.

A Police spokesperson said:

"At 7.31pm yesterday (Tuesday), police received a request from the ambulance service to assist with an incident involving a paramotor which had crashed in Tong Lane, Bradford.

"The male was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

"Enquiries at the scene suggested there were no suspicious circumstances and a file has been prepared for the Coroner.

"The British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association will be leading the investigation into the matter."

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