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Man killed in paragliding crash

Police confirmed a man died in the incident and a woman has been seriously injured (PA) (PA Archive)
Police confirmed a man died in the incident and a woman has been seriously injured (PA) (PA Archive)

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.”