Tragic skiing accident: 11 -year -old dies after Crash against Almhütte in Wagrain

A tragic skiing accident shook the popular ski area Wagrain in the St. Johann district in Pongau when an eleven -year -old boy died on the black slopes "poison descent" during the departure. The boy, who was on the steep slopes, lost control for unknown reasons and broke through a barrier network before it hit a nearby ski hut. Despite immediate resuscitation measures by the rescue team, to which an emergency helicopter was supportive, the young Lower Austrian later died of his serious injuries in the hospital, such as the The press reported.

The accident occurred on Tuesday morning shortly after 9:00 a.m. when the boy was traveling with his father. The investigators excluded third -party fault and pointed out that the boy was wearing a helmet. Due to the investigation, there is still no detailed information on the exact circumstances of the accident. The police determined that the slope with a gradient of up to 65 percent was considered particularly dangerous. According to an initial assessment, the parents' duty of supervision could be relevant, while the public prosecutor's office still decides on the further procedure, according to .