Tragic skiing accident: tourers dies after a severe fall in Tyrol

Tragic skiing accident: tourers dies after a severe fall in Tyrol

On Saturday, November 30th, a serious accident occurred in the Rosshütte ski area: a 66-year-old man fell during a ski tour. According to eyewitness reports, the accident could be due to an overlooked artificial snow hill, which led to a serious fall, in which the man overturned several times. Two other tourers provided immediate help, while an alpine policeman and members of the Seefeld mountain rescue, who were on site, supported. According to reports of 5 minutes, the injured person was flown to the LKH Innsbruck after the fall.

Despite the intensive efforts of the doctors for his life, the ski touring person succumbed to his injuries in the hospital on Monday, December 2. It is tragic that the accident happened in an area that was not yet open for skiing. Such incidents raise questions about security and the conditions under which ski tours are carried out. These fatal circumstances show how important it is to be aware of possible sources of danger, especially in areas not released. Finally, there are clear indications of potentially dangerous areas, as it is also explained in the teaching materials in a very clear way.

The rumors about the security standards in ski areas increase in the meantime. The incident is a painful memory that mountaineering and skiing also harbors serious risks despite all the joy. The reporting on this tragic accident not only ensures grief, but also a deeper discussion about the need for more security and training for ski tourers in order to prevent such accidents in the future