Accident in Hohenems

Parachutist crashed into bushes

The accident occurred near the airfield in Hohenems(Bild: Stadt Hohenems)

Early on Thursday evening, a 49-year-old skydiver from Germany suffered injuries of indeterminate severity during a crash landing - the man had to be taken to Dornbirn hospital.

The 49-year-old had apparently misjudged the situation during the landing approach and initiated a 90-degree turn too early. As a result, he missed the landing zone and instead crashed at high speed, first into a bush and then onto the ground. After first aid on site, he was transported to Dornbirn Hospital by the ambulance service with undetermined injuries.