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Parachutist dies after accident in rural Queensland
A man has died after a parachuting accident near a property in rural Queensland.
Emergency services were called to an address on Meandarra Talwood Road at Tarawera, located about 260km west of Toowoomba, about 8.10am on Tuesday morning.
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Queensland Police confirmed to 9News the incident was a mishap involving a parachute and the patient was treated with life-threatening injuries.
Ambulance crews and a rescue helicopter were called and the man was declared dead at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit is now investigating the incident.
More to come.
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