Shocking skiing accident in Alpbach: 13-year-old fights for his life!

Shocking skiing accident in Alpbach: 13-year-old fights for his life!

A serious skiing accident occurred on Monday in the popular Alpbach ski resort in Tyrol when a 13-year-old German student collided with a 20-year-old British winter sports athlete during an outing with his class. The incident caused the young skiing talent, who was part of a group of twelve students, to lose consciousness for some time after he skied downhill on slope number 52. According to reports from Krone.at The serious collision occurred at the intersection of a blue and a red runway.

The British skier only suffered minor facial injuries, while the student suffered more serious injuries. Thanks to the piste rescue team's quick response, he immediately received first aid. He was then flown to the Innsbruck clinic in an emergency helicopter when doctors suspected he had serious injuries. How Wochenblatt-News.de reported that the collision occurred in the area above the “Kafner Ast” inn, where the student was traveling with his classmates.

Emergency measures on site

The response of the rescue workers on site was lightning fast. After the 13-year-old lost consciousness, immediate measures were taken to help him. The first aid provided by the piste rescue team was crucial in stabilizing his condition until the rescue helicopter arrived. The incident raises questions about safety on the slopes, especially when crossing slopes of varying difficulty, which is important not only for the student group but for all winter sports enthusiasts.