Man dies in paragliding crash in Highlands
A woman has been seriously injured after a collision yesterday afternoon.
Last updated 19th Sep 2021
A man has died and a woman has been left with serious injuries following a paragliding collision in the Highlands yesterday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the scene near Loch Na Gainmhich at 4.30pm.
The woman's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Police Scotland can confirm that a 54-year-old man has died and a woman has been seriously injured following a collision involving two paramotors yesterday afternoon.
"Police were informed about the incident near Loch Na Gainmhich by the A894 shortly before 4:45pm and enquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.
"The next of kin of those involved have been informed."