Skydiver injured after tree landing

A skydiver has been airlifted to hospital with suspected injuries to his spine and neck after he landed in a tree west of Brisbane.

A Department of Community Safety spokeswoman said the man landed in a tree and fell 10 metres to the ground at Crowley Vale, near Gatton.

Emergency services were called to the injured skydiver shortly after 1.30pm (AEST).

He was conscious and suffering suspected spinal and neck injuries, the spokeswoman said.

The man was flown by helicopter to Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital.

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