06/06/2016

Man Dies In Paragliding Accident In Co Meath

A 45-year-old man has died in a paragliding accident on Co Meath.

The incident happened shortly after 6pm on Saturday, 04 June.

It is believed the paraglider he was using crashed into the sea near the Gormanston army camp.

An investigation has been launched by the Air Accident Investigation Unit.

(CD/LM)

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