14 Year Old British Skier Seriously Injured in Hintertux
23rd October 2026
The teenager was training on the glacier when he fell at high speed, crashed through safety netting and plunged 30m on to rocks. NEW
The accident happened on the red No 3 slope as he was navigating a left hand turn.
Following initial treatment by the ski patrol, he was transported by emergency medical helicopter to a hospital in Innsbruck.
A statement from the Tirol Police says he sustained serious injuries to his back and face.
The accident happened at 11.30 on Wednesday 21st.
An investigation is underway.
The name of the teenager has not been released.
Hintertux opened earlier this month and is mainly used by race teams training for the season ahead.
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