By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• A skydiver was rescued after crashing into a video board at a Virginia Tech football game early Saturday evening, fire and EMS officials said.
• The incident occurred during pre-game activities at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia.
• Emergency responders extricated the skydiver, who suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
• The injured person was transported to a medical facility for evaluation and treatment.
• Organizers and public safety teams are reviewing the incident to determine next steps.
BLACKSBURG, VA — A skydiver participating in pre-game festivities at a Virginia Tech football game was rescued after crashing into a stadium video board Saturday evening, local fire and EMS officials said.
The incident took place at Lane Stadium shortly before kickoff when the skydiver made contact with the large display, according to reports from Virginia Tech and public safety sources.
Fire and rescue crews quickly responded to the scene, extricating the injured skydiver from the structure and rendering aid, officials said.
The individual was then transported by EMS to a local hospital with serious injuries that were not considered life-threatening, authorities reported.
Organizers and public safety officials said they are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the accident to determine contributing factors and will provide updates as appropriate.
