Man killed in paragliding crash

The 54-year-old died in an incident near Loch Na Gainmhich in the Highlands on Saturday afternoon.
Police confirmed a man died in the incident and a woman has been seriously injured (PA)
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Katharine Hay19 September 2021

A man has died and a woman has been seriously injured while paragliding in the Highlands

The 54-year-old man died after crashing near Loch Na Gainmhich by the A894, about 14 miles from Lochinver, shortly before 4.45pm on Saturday.

A woman was also seriously injured in the collision, Police Scotland said.

A force spokesperson said: “Inquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing. The next of kin of those involved have been informed.”

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