2 skydivers killed in midair collision in California

Two skydivers died after colliding in midair in the US state of California on Friday, according to a media report.

The two skydivers, whose identities were not disclosed, collided at an altitude of about 45 meters (148 feet) while landing in the Lake Elsinore area, causing their parachutes to become entangled, The New York Times reported.

Both skydivers sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital, where they died despite medical intervention.

A spokesperson for Skydive Elsinore said the accident occurred during a training camp for women organized by the company.

Deirdre Vickers, a spokesperson for the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, said the incident was under investigation.