Shocking skiing accident in Gerlos: German falls heavily!

Shocking skiing accident in Gerlos: German falls heavily!

Gerlos, Österreich - A dramatic skiing accident shook the popular ski area in Gerlos on Friday, December 13, 2024. A 42-year-old German skier crashed around the slopes around 5:50 p.m. for so far unclear reasons and fell about three meters into an adjacent field. There he crashed into a frozen snow globe and suffered serious injuries. Immediate help came from the mountain rescue, who flew him to Innsbruck together with the rescue to Innsbruck, such as "https://www.5min.at/52024141017/skiunfall-in-gerlos-mann-42-stuerzent-und-erleid-- target = "_ blank"> 5min.at reported.

At the same time, however, violent storms also raged in the Alps, which converted large parts of South Tyrol and Austria into a disaster. On Friday evening, July 19, heavy rains caused floods and mura exits that blocked the paths and streets. Mitterhofbach joined the bank in the center of Gerlos and caused considerable damage. In the region, Carinthia, Styria, Tyrol and South Tyrol were most severely affected. Pictures document the devastating effects of the storm, where water masses, mud and rubble cracked and accessed roads, such as merkur.de to report.

The celebrations of the winter vacation season are heavily clouded by these two alarming incidents. While the exact circumstances of the skiing accident are still being examined, the weather situation shows that extreme natural events can also endanger your vacation in the Alps. The situation remains tense, both in terms of security on the slopes and the civil infrastructure in the affected regions.