| Description: Two skydivers died after they collided in mid-air during a group jump in Prachuap Khiri Khan. The skydivers’ parachutes had become tangled during the jump, leading to the collision, which happened about 50 feet (15 meters) above the ground.The two men were rushed to hospital with serious injuries at about 1pm. This jumper suffered injuries to his arm and spine, died later in the evening due to loss of blood and shock. The two men were part of a group of more than 280 skydivers from 30 countries taking part in mass jumps being staged at the Royal Thai Air Force’s Wing 53 base in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Muang district. At least 15 other skydivers had jumped at the same time as the two. Yesterday’s jump was part of Thai Sky Festival 2004, which is being held until late this month. The event was hosted by the RTAF and the World Team Organisation Committee. The divers were affiliated with Exotic Sky Adventures, a Dutch registered company that holds skydiving tours for its members. |