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Fatal fall: Swiss tourist (54) dies on bike trail in Leogang
Fatal bicycle accidents in Leogang: Two cyclists, a Swiss and a Dutchman, died after falls. First aid is crucial.
Fatal fall: Swiss tourist (54) dies on bike trail in Leogang
On June 24, 2025, around 2:40 p.m., a tragic accident occurred on the HotShots Trail at the Asitz mountain station in Leogang, Salzburg. A 54-year-old tourist from Switzerland fell fatally after driving over a ramp and hitting his head on the ground. Despite his safety equipment, which included a helmet and protective padding, he was unable to survive his serious injuries. The immediate first aid measures by mountain bikers following behind and the resuscitation attempts by the emergency doctor, who arrived with a rescue helicopter, were unsuccessful and the man could only be confirmed dead 5min.at reported.
Another fatal incident shocked the region on the same day when a 20-year-old mountain biker from the Netherlands had an accident in the Leogang bike park. The young man lost control of his bike after a jump on the technically demanding “Hangman I” trail and fell into an opposite slope. Here, too, first aid measures were only able to provide short-term relief, and the emergency doctor who arrived could only determine that the biker was dead. The Alpine police ruled out foul play, suggesting that no other biker was responsible for the accident, as heute.at reports.
Advice on accident prevention and first aid
With the increasing trend of cycling in Austria, which includes not only children but also seniors, the number of bicycle accidents is increasing at the same time. According to Thomas Widerin, a police officer and paramedic, it is crucial to act quickly and correctly in the event of an accident to avoid chaos. At this point, knowledge of first aid is very important. Helpers should always leave one person with the injured person while they send another to secure the scene of the accident. It is also advisable to obtain an overview of the accident situation in order to be able to initiate appropriate measures, as bike-magazin.de notes.
Especially in the event of a fall, it is important to quickly determine the type of injury and the pain of the injured person. Specific first aid measures are required for head trauma, which can also occur with head protection. While simple injuries such as abrasions can be cleaned and covered with water, more serious injuries require immediate professional attention. Cyclists should also carry emergency equipment with them so that they can react quickly in the event of minor accidents.