2 skydivers killed in midair emergency in Lake Elsinore, authorities say

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (KABC) -- Two skydivers are dead after a midair emergency in Lake Elsinore Friday, authorities said.

At around 11:47 a.m., Riverside County Sheriff's deputies responded to the 20000 block of Cereal Street to a report of an air emergency.

Two skydivers were found on the ground receiving medical aid. They both suffered major injuries and were transported to a local hospital in critical condition, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

They were later pronounced dead at the hospital

Video from the area showed strong winds after the crash but it's unknown if that's what caused injuries.

No further details were immediately available.

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