A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard earlier than Virginia Tech’s spring soccer recreation Saturday.
Virginia Tech officers stated on X that the skydiver “was safely secured and is presently secure” following rescue efforts. The incident brought on a delay within the begin of the spring recreation.
“Grateful for recreation days with Hokie Nation and for the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech first responders whose fast actions safely returned as we speak’s parachuter to the bottom with out harm,” the college stated.
The title of the skydiver wasn’t launched.
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“Our major focus stays on their well-being,” Virginia Tech officers stated in an announcement. “We prolong our honest appreciation to the primary responders, occasion employees, and medical personnel for his or her swift, coordinated {and professional} response.”
Video footage confirmed the skydiver’s parachute touchdown between the “C” and the “H” on the Virginia Tech lettering on high of the scoreboard earlier than first responders rescued him.
CBS Information has reached out to the Blacksburg Hearth Division for particulars on the incident.
