A Danish serviceman has died after being critically injured in a parachute jump on the island of Texel.

The accident happened on Sunday afternoon, Dutch military police told NOS. The man was resuscitated at the scene but paramedics were unable to save his life.

His identity has not been disclosed, but a Danish defence spokesman confirmed that he was serving with the country’s armed forces.

The parachute jump was recreational and not part of a military operation, NOS reported. Forensic researchers have begun an investigation.