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Two skydivers died in Friday’s incident, as confirmed by authorities (AFP/Getty)

Two experienced and licensed skydivers died following a tragic midair collision during an organized event at Skydive Elsinore in California on Friday.

According to a statement from Skydive Elsinore, the initial free fall and parachute deployments executed as planned before the collision occurred.

The two skydivers collided roughly 150 feet above the ground while preparing to land, causing their parachutes to entangle and resulting in severe impact injuries.

Riverside County Fire Department emergency personnel responded to the scene and transported both jumpers in critical condition to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

The fatal California incident follows a separate tragedy in June, when 11 skydivers and a pilot died after their plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Missouri.

In full Two skydivers die after midair collision in California

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