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2 killed in 2 days in Himachal Pradesh paraglider crashes

IndiaTimes Sunday, 19 January 2025
Two tourists lost their lives in separate tandem paragliding crashes in Kullu and Kangra districts of Himachal Pradesh, raising concerns over safety standards in adventure sports. A tourist from Tamil Nadu died following a mid-air collision, while a girl from Gujarat succumbed to her injuries after a take-off mishap. Inquiries into both incidents are ongoing.
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