2 skydivers killed in midair emergency in Southern California, authorities say

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. -- Two skydivers are dead after a midair emergency in Southern California on Friday, authorities said.

At around 11:47 a.m. local time, Riverside County sheriff's deputies responded to the 20000-block of Cereal Street in Lake Elsinore to a report of an air emergency.

Two skydivers were found on the ground receiving medical aid. They both suffered major injuries and were transported to a local hospital in critical condition, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

They were later pronounced dead at the hospital

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Video from the area showed strong winds after the crash but it's unknown if that's what caused injuries.

No further details were immediately available.