A 15-year-old Italian student suffered severe injuries during a ski training session at the Tiefenbachferner in Sölden, Tirol, on Monday morning. The incident occurred when the teenager, for reasons yet unknown, veered off the marked training course and onto an artificially created wave track. After several hundred meters, he lost control and fell into a hollow, resulting in critical injuries.
Emergency services, including trainers, employees of the Sölden mountain railways, and a rescue helicopter team, provided immediate first aid at the scene. The young skier was then airlifted to a hospital in Innsbruck, where he remains in critical condition. The exact circumstances leading to the accident are under investigation.
This incident highlights the inherent risks associated with alpine sports, even under supervised training conditions. The community and local authorities are reminded of the importance of safety measures and protocols to prevent such accidents in the future.
The young athlete's condition has drawn attention from both local and international communities, with many hoping for his swift recovery. Further updates on his health status are awaited as medical teams continue their efforts to stabilize him.