A man is in critical condition following a skydiving accident near Toogoolawah, Queensland. The incident occurred around 3:45 PM on Sunday when the man collided with a pole during his landing, according to a Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson.
The 29-year-old, who sustained severe head and chest injuries, was immediately airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Ben Nordkamp, chief instructor at Skydive Ramblers, reported that the man was performing a routine solo jump as part of a training course. “It is too early to understand what caused the incident, but we know that while the parachute opened and functioned normally, the man hit a post during his descent and sustained multiple serious injuries,” Nordkamp said. He added, “At Ramblers, we do everything we can to make it as safe as possible for our students. This is a distressing time for everyone involved.”
Nordkamp also expressed gratitude towards the first responders and emergency services personnel who provided immediate care and arranged the helicopter transport to the hospital.
The Australian Parachute Federation (APF) has launched an investigation into the accident. APF chief executive Stephen Porter stated, “A safety and training officer travelled to Toogoolawah on Monday morning to begin a thorough investigation into the cause of the incident. Our thoughts are with the young man and his family.”
This incident follows a similar one at the same location in 2021, where a man in his 40s suffered serious injuries after failing to open his parachute in time.
Toogoolawah is located approximately 121 kilometers northwest of Brisbane.
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Source: https://7news.com.au/news/man-critically-injured-in-skydiving-accident-in-toogoolawah-qld-c-14730327
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