Translate the following article text into english, retaining the HTML tags: Sled Driver Crashed into Slope Edge in Styria: Life-Threatening
A 41-year-old German sustained life-threatening injuries in a sledding accident on Friday evening in Rohrmoos, Upper Styria (Liezen district). The man was with friends at a cabin and wanted to sled down to the valley. However, the sled took off on its own, and the group chased after it. In the process, the 41-year-old collided with a 40-centimeter-high slope edge, the Styria State Police Directorate reported on Saturday.
German Collided with Slope Edge While Chasing Sled
The German left a ski hut on the Hochwurzen with his friends around 9:30 PM. According to his companions, the 41-year-old's sled slipped away. To catch the runaway sled, the men raced after it and apparently ended up on slope 33, which is closed for sledding. There, the German collided with the slope edge and was left lying severely injured.
Ski Tourer Provided First Aid
According to the police, there are no direct witnesses to the accident, but a ski tourer noticed the runaway sled and the men. She also heard the impact of the 41-year-old. The 38-year-old from the St. Johann im Pongau district provided first aid and called emergency services. The 41-year-old was flown by a rescue helicopter crew to the UKH Salzburg. Further investigations are still necessary according to the investigators.
(APA/Red)
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