A horrific skydiving incident in Devon has led to the deaths of two people with emergency services rushing to the scene.

Emergency services were called to Dunkeswell Airfield, Honiton, Devon, just after 1pm on Friday, June 13. Authorities later confirmed two skydivers lost their lives at the scene as the British Skydiving Board of Inquiry launched an investigation into the tragic incident. Police said they were called to the scene following "concerns for the welfare of two people".

Police and forensics teams near Dunkeswell Airfield after two skydivers died (

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A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said today: "It was reported that they were skydivers. They were sadly both confirmed deceased at the scene and their families have been informed.

"Scene guards remain in place and enquiries are ongoing by the relevant agencies. If anyone has information which may assist us, please call 101 or report via our website quoting 50250150193."

Emergency services confirmed two people were pronounced dead at the scene (

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Chief executive of British Skydiving, Robert Gibson shared a statement following the tragic deaths and said: "Today, Friday 13 June 2025, British Skydiving has been notified of a tragic accident in which two jumpers lost their lives. Our deepest condolences go to their families, friends and the entire skydiving community.

"A British Skydiving Board of Inquiry will investigate the accident. Once complete, a report - setting out the Board's conclusions and any recommendations - will be submitted to the coroner, the police, the CAA, the British Skydiving Safety & Training Committee (STC) and any other relevant authorities.

"No further details will be provided at this time. We respectfully ask for privacy for all those affected at this difficult time."

The Mirror has reached out to the skydiving company which operates out of the airfield for comment.