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Girl killed when skydiver lands on her
Sun, Jan 11, 2009
The Nation/Asia News Network

>ROI ET, THAILAND - A ten-year-old girl was fatally injured when an army skydiver accidentally landed on her during a skydiving show as part of Children's Day celebrations.

The accident happened at the Sixth Infantry Division in Sri Somdej district at 10 am.

Children were treated with skydiving show as part of Children's Day celebrations.

During the show, a skydiver lost control because of strong wind and landed among the audience, hitting the girl. She died later of sustained injuries.

 
 
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