Multiple people were killed in a tandem skydiving accident in France, with the victims dying within sight of relatives who had gathered to watch the jump, according to local officials.
A local mayor confirmed details of the incident, describing the circumstances as deeply distressing for the families present at the site. Some relatives were reported to have been filming as the accident unfolded.
Tandem skydiving pairs a customer with an experienced instructor under a single parachute system and is generally regarded as one of the more accessible ways for newcomers to experience the sport. French aviation and judicial authorities typically open investigations into such accidents to determine whether equipment failure, human error or other factors were involved.
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