Skydiving accident in Fremont County hospitalizes two women
FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- Fremont County officials confirm that two women have been hospitalized following a tandem skydiving accident on the airfield.
According to a county official, the Fremont County Airport was made aware of the incident just before 1 p.m. on Friday.
The airport is located 6 miles east of Cañon City, and on average, fewer than 40 aircraft fly out of the airfield daily.
A spokesperson says that one of the women was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The other, due to her injuries, was taken by helicopter.
"Skydiving accidents happen sometimes. Skydiving is an extreme sport and hobby with inherent risks, even with all the safety precautions, safety checks, training, and experience, accidents happen," said a spokesperson with Fremont County.
KRDO13 went down to the Fremont County Airport and spoke to the owners of both of the skydiving companies that operate out of the airport—neither had heard about the accident until we asked.
Details are very limited at this time. This article may be updated.
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