Skydiver rescued after crashing into scoreboard before Virginia Tech spring game

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  • Skydiver crashes into Lane Stadium scoreboard

  • Parachute snags above field before spring game

  • Victim rescued, officials say condition stable

A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday.

Virginia Tech officials https://x.com/hokiesports/status/2045592126327848995">said on X that the skydiver “was safely secured and is currently stable” following rescue efforts.

The incident caused a delay in the start of the spring game.

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