Tragic Parachuting Accident in Strömstad Claims Two Lives

Two men died in a severe parachuting accident in Strömstad on Saturday. The men collided mid-air during a jump from 4,000 meters.

– It's very, very sad, and our thoughts are with their families, says Anna Oscarson from the Swedish Parachute Association.

The alarm about the accident came at 12:38 on Saturday. Ambulances and helicopter ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and a large rescue operation was initiated.

According to Anna Oscarson, communications manager at the Swedish Parachute Association, a parachute group was practicing a so-called "free jump" from a plane at 4,000 meters.

After about a minute in free fall, two of the parachutists collided with each other before they could deploy their parachutes.

– They collided at high speed – over 200 kilometers per hour, says Anna Oscarson.

Two Men Dead

In the afternoon, police announced that the two men, in their 30s and 40s, died in connection with the parachuting accident.

According to Anna Oscarson, it is one of the worst incidents she has experienced.

– I have probably never been involved in such a serious accident in the 20 years I have been jumping.

– It's terrible, very tragic. It's very, very sad, and our thoughts are with their families. The whole club is in shock and mourning, so it's very tough.

Three Involved

According to the police, three people were involved in the accident.

– Three people were involved in the accident. One is unharmed, and unfortunately, two people have died. Their families have been notified, says police spokesperson Jennifer Last.

The police are investigating the incident as causing another's death. No one is suspected.

– It's more to be able to take the investigative measures we need.

The Accident Investigation Authority will also investigate the incident, according to Jennifer Last.