Paraglider killed in crash named

Published : 12 Aug 2009 08:05:39

A paraglider pilot who died following a mid-air collision in Shropshire has been named.Stephen Paul Allen, 49, from Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, was taking part in the British Clubs Challenge when the accident happened. A second man involved in the collision at the Long Mynd was seriously injured. The event, held at the Long Mynd Soaring Club, was cancelled and an investigation is being carried out. An inquest is expected to open later. The accident took place on Saturday.... read more