Alpbach: Father seriously injured in the event of a skiing accident - son remains intact!

Alpbach: Father seriously injured in the event of a skiing accident - son remains intact!

Alpbach, Österreich - A skiing accident in Alpbach caused dramatic scenes on December 16. A 54-year-old Pole and his 16-year-old son, both on the road with their snowboards, suffered a collision on the demanding slopes "AST departure No. 44" of the "Skijuwel Alpbachtal" ski area. The incident occurred at around 1 p.m. shortly before arriving on the "Kafner Aste". The father paused on the hard artificial snow slope shortly after his son fell and collided with him. The 54-year-old injured himself indefinitely and was immediately supplied by the Alpbach mountain rescue.

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After the reservoir by the rescuers, the injured man was transported to the BKH Kufstein. The exact severity of the injuries was not specified, which indicates a possible serious situation. Unfortunately, such accidents are not unusual in winter sports, especially in lively ski areas such as the Alpbach Valley, which offers offers for various snow sports, from alpine skiing to snowboarding, and is characterized by its beautiful nature, such as almenrausch.at reported.

The Alpbachtal, known for its authentic Tyrolean landscape, attracts many visitors who want to enjoy the winter pleasure and the breathtaking mountain panorama. The Region offers numerous opportunities for leisure activities, and despite the risks that winter sports entails, the joy of nature and movement outdoors is one of the main reasons why so many people use the slopes. However, the incident shows how important security precautions and the right preparation are for skiing.