2 Skydivers Killed During 'Air Emergency' In Lake Elsinore

LAKE ELSINORE, CA — Two skydivers were killed in Lake Elsinore Friday, officials said.

The incident was reported just before noon in the 20700 Block of Cereal Street, where both patients were found with major injuries, according to the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.

Deputies responded to the "air emergency" and located both skydivers on the ground receiving medical aid, authorities said.

Officials said the skydivers were making a simultaneous jump over Lake Elsinore when they collided on the way down, suffering fatal injuries.

Both skydivers were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

No other injuries were reported.

The incident remains under investigation.

City News Service contributed to this report.