Shock in the ski area: 19-year-old seriously injured in an accident with a child!

Shock in the ski area: 19-year-old seriously injured in an accident with a child!

Kirchberg in Tirol, Österreich - On December 28, 2024, a serious skiing accident occurred in the popular Kitzski ski area, in the municipal area of ​​Kirchberg in Tyrol. Around 2:55 p.m., two Germans-a 19-year-old man from Pirna and an 8-year-old girl from Trier-collided on the blue-marked slopes No. 16 "dispute". The impact caused the young man to hit serious injuries while the girl suffered easier injuries. Immediately after the accident, emergency doctors provided first aid before the man was flown to the Innsbruck University Clinic with the “Heli3” rescue helicopter. The girl was brought to the St. Johann hospital by the “Heli1” rescue helicopter. The exact circumstances of the incident are still unclear, and the investigation should be reported to the Innsbruck public prosecutor, as Meinzärt reported.

snow conditions in Kirchberg

In the middle of this tragic incident, the snow conditions in the ski area show a fascinating development. According to Bergfex's snow report, the Kitzbühel/Kirchberg region has a snow depth of 67 cm in the mountains and 71 cm in the valley. The conditions are currently handy, although no warnings regarding the avalanche danger have been reported since the last snowfall on December 25th. Of 56 lifts, 54 are in operation, and 60 of a total of 89 slopes are open, which underlines the attractiveness of the area for winter sports enthusiasts. The season in the special area of ​​the slopes "dispute", where the accident took place, is still active despite the incident, which attracts many visitors.