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Israel: 7 injured as paratrooper lands on audience during Independence Day air show

Avi Cohen
Ynet
Thu, 08 May 2008 08:10 UTC

Three people sustain serious wounds after being hit by IDF parachutist at Tel Aviv beach during Independence Day air show.

At least seven people were injured Thursday afternoon after an Israel Defense Forces paratrooper landed on the audience during a skydiving display on Tel Aviv's Jerusalem Beach.

©Israel Bardugo

According to the police, the parachutist and another woman sustained serious wounds, while the rest of the people were lightly hurt.

Magen David Adom rescue services reported that three people were moderately to seriously injured and the rest sustained light wounds. MDA crews tended to the injured.

©Israel Bardugo

According to eyewitnesses, the paratrooper missed the place he was meant to land on and hit the spectators. Aerobatic and aerial rescue shows were held in the area by Israel Air Force helicopters and aircraft. Additional air shows were held across the country.

IDF officials have clarified that all the paratroopers who took part in the air show were reservists who had skydived numerous times during their military service and had prepared for this display.

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