Defence Forces members injured during parachute display

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.