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2 licensed skydivers die after midair collision in California
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Two experienced skydivers participating in an organized event at Skydive Elsinore in California died after colliding midair and falling to the ground.
- The collision occurred about 150 feet above the ground during the landing phase, causing their parachutes to become entangled.
- Both skydivers were critically injured and pronounced dead at a local hospital.
- Authorities confirmed there was no evidence of equipment malfunction, and the free-fall and parachute openings were reported as normal.
- The skydivers were visiting from out of town to take part in the event at Skydive Elsinore.
