Crime & Safety

Skydiving Accident On 4th Of July In NJ

Police say they are investigating a skydiving accident in New Jersey on the 4th of July.

Police say they are investigating a skydiving accident in New Jersey on the 4th of July.
Police say they are investigating a skydiving accident in New Jersey on the 4th of July. (Patch photo)

Police say they are investigating a skydiving accident in New Jersey on the 4th of July.

The accident happened Thursday at around 1 p.m. in the area of the Sussex Airport in Wantage, police said.

The skydiver launched with Skydive Sussex, which is based on the airport.

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The skydiver was airlifted to Morristown Medical Center. No information has been released on his injuries.

This is a developing story. Patch will more information as it comes in.

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