Heavy skiing accident in Sölden: 15-year-old in critical condition!

Heavy skiing accident in Sölden: 15-year-old in critical condition!

Tiefenbachferner, Sölden, Tirol, Österreich - On May 19, 2025, a serious skiing accident occurred at the Tiefenbachferner in Sölden, Tyrol. A 15-year-old student from Italy, who was in ski training, lost control of his ski at around 10.30 a.m. This happened while driving over an artificially created wave track, whereupon he fell into a trough. The immediate measures taken by his trainer and the employees of the mountain railways included the alarm of a rescue helicopter. Unfortunately, the state of the student is critical, which is why he was flown to Innsbruck to the hospital in order to be treated there intensive medicine.

The incident is also skillfully thrown into the dangers of the schiisport, especially among young drivers. It is not the first time that such serious accidents are reported in this region. For example, on November 30, 2025, there were several ski accidents on the Tiefenbach Glacier, with various drivers being involved. These accidents caused by collisions between skiers and snowboarders show the risks that lurk on the slopes.

The accident statistics at a glance

The numbers of accident statistics for the 2023/24 winter season are alarming. A total of 2,155 accidents were recorded in Tyrol. Of these, 927 people were unharmed, while 2,378 injuries suffered and 30 people were killed. Throughout Austria, there were 4,831 accidents with 7,517 accidental people. Tyrol also recorded the most fatal accidents in Austria, followed by Salzburg and Vorarlberg.

collision violations and their increase in

The analysis of the injuries reveals an increasing trend in relation to collision accidents. In the 2023/24 season, the number of injured skiers was estimated at around 46,000 to 48,000, which is a decrease of 52 percent compared to the basic season 1979/80. According to reports, the risk of inpatient treatments remains stable at 1.73 per 1,000 skiers. A worrying point is the increase in the risk of knee injuries.

The high numbers and the latest accidents underline the need for security measures on the slopes and an increased clarification of skiers and snowboarders. The ski industry should take this topic seriously in order to avoid such tragedies in the future.

For more information about developments and statistics in skiing, the articles from 5min , MeinDZIRD and Foundation.ski are consulted.