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Defence Forces members injured during parachute training

The incident happened at the Defence Forces Training Centre at the Curragh Plains in Co Kildare
The incident happened at the Defence Forces Training Centre at the Curragh Plains in Co Kildare

Two members of the Defence Forces have been injured while landing during a routine parachute display team training exercise.

The incident happened at the Defence Forces Training Centre at the Curragh Plains in Co Kildare.

In a statement, the Defence Forces said the injuries sustained were "non-life threatening and both personnel were transferred to hospital by Defence Forces Ambulance and are in a stable condition".

"The Defence Forces parachute display team comprises of members from all ranks and services of the Defence Forces, permanent and reserve," the statement added.