Man dies in Perth skydiving accident

A man has died in a skydiving accident during a national championship event east of Perth.

The man, an experienced skydiver aged in his 30s, suffered a canopy entanglement during a formation jump and collided with another person about 5pm local time on Thursday, according to Skydive Australia.

The event was being held at the Skydive York facility in Burges.

Skydive Australia said nobody else was injured and the drop zone had been secured.

"The Australian Skydiving Championships have been put on hold pending a meeting with the 200 plus competitors," the organisation said in a statement.

Police confirmed they were also investigating the incident.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.