53-Year-Old Fatally Injured While Skiing in Styria

A 53-year-old skier died in a fall on Monday afternoon. According to the police, the Czech man had left the secured slope during a descent in Michaelerberg-Pruggern (Liezen district) and had an accident in open terrain.

Skier Somersaulted and Died at the Accident Site

The vacationer was descending the mountain with his wife and son when he left the edge of the slope. After a few meters, he hit a snow mound, lost control, detached from his skis, and somersaulted head over heels. The man then lay motionless.

Two ski tourers immediately provided first aid and alerted the rescue services. Despite the intensive efforts of the emergency doctor from the rescue helicopter C 14, the 53-year-old died at the scene of the accident.

(APA/Red)

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