Two men are being treated in Tallaght Hospital in Dublin this evening following a tandem paragliding crash in Wicklow.

The two men in their 30's crashed into an area below Kippure mountain in the Glencree Valley area of Wicklow at approximately 4 O'Clock.

One of the men was airlifted to Tallaght Hospital following the incident while the other man, believed to be the instructor was taken by ambulance.

Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Kenny Roberts Deputy Team Leader with Dublin/Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team explains what happened: