Skydiver Accidentally Crashes Into Virginia Tech's Scoreboard

A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game Saturday. Virginia Tech officials 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, reports the AP. The name of the skydiver wasn't released; he was stuck hanging for about 20 minutes before he was rescued, notes ESPN, and dropped the giant American flag he had been holding as well as a parachute.

Video footage showed the skydiver's parachute landing between the "C" and the "H" on the Virginia Tech lettering on top of the scoreboard before first responders rescued him. "Our primary focus remains on their well-being," Virginia Tech officials said in a statement. "We extend our sincere appreciation to the first responders, event staff, and medical personnel for their swift, coordinated and professional response." The Blacksburg Fire Department didn't immediately respond to a voicemail seeking details on the incident.