A MAN in his 40s has been killed in a horror “parachute incident”.
Cops were called to South West Industrial Estate in Shotton, County Durham, at 12.30pm on Saturday following concerns for the welfare of a man.
They were joined by colleagues from fire and ambulance but sadly the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A cordon is expected to remain in place for some time, Durham Constabulary said.
Police added that the death is being treated as unexpected and enquires are now ongoing.
Detective Chief Inspector Mel Sutherland, who is leading the investigation, said: “Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was travelling on the A19 at around 12.20pm to 12.30pm who may have mobile phone footage or dashcam footage which captures the moments leading up to the incident.
“Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this time.”
A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service added: “We received a call at 12.22pm to reports of an incident in the South West Industrial Estate area of Peterlee.
“We dispatched four Hazardous Area Response Teams, a clinical team leader, a specialist paramedic, two ambulances and requested support from the air ambulance.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 168 of April 27.
