Shock at the allaline race: 18-year-old dies after collision in Saas-Fee

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There were serious accidents at the Allalin race in Saas-Fee. An 18-year-old died, investigations run.

Shock at the allaline race: 18-year-old dies after collision in Saas-Fee

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, tragic accidents occurred during the Allalin race in Saas-Fee, Switzerland. The renowned Skieavent, which is in the mobile racing event list, was overshadowed by a serious accident that shaken the sports community. Loud Fireworld Initially, a 26-year-old Swiss skier crashed on the height of “Untere Ritzi”. The exact circumstances of the fall have so far been unclear, but the athlete suffered the most serious injuries.

The quick medical care on site by the emergency services of the slopes rescue service of the Saastal Bergbahnen was crucial. The skier was then flown to Hospital in Sion with a helicopter of Air Zermatt.

Heavy secondary frequency

A few hours after the first incident, another serious accident occurred shortly after 11.15 a.m. A collision between two ski racers led to a tragic outcome: an 18-year-old Swiss suffered fatal injuries on site and immediately succumbed to it. The second racing driver, who was also involved in the incident, was also flown to the hospital with serious injuries, such as Police Valais reported.

The investigation in both cases was taken up by the public prosecutor in order to clarify the exact circumstances of the accidents and to identify possible security deficiencies that led to the serious injuries. The tragic incident is in the context of the following safety analyzes in skiing, which in the report of the Ski Foundation be treated.

The mountain rescue services and the cantonal police from Valais are closely used to ensure that such incidents will be avoided in the future. The incidents also throw a light on the security protocols in ski races and the need to raise awareness of the risks in winter sports.