British youth athlete seriously injured in Hintertux Glacier fall

A 14-year-old British youth athlete sustained serious injuries after a high-speed accident at Austria’s Hintertux Glacier on Wednesday, October 21. The teenager was training with a group on red piste No. 3 when he crashed through a safety catch fence and fell approximately 30 meters (100 feet) onto rocky terrain.

Tyrol Police reported that the accident occurred around 11:30 a.m. The victim suffered serious injuries to his face and back. Following initial treatment by ski patrol personnel, an emergency medical helicopter transported the teenager to a hospital in Innsbruck.

The Hintertux Glacier is a prominent high-altitude ski area in the Zillertal valley, frequently used by international racing teams for early-season training. Authorities have not released the identity of the athlete or the specific training group involved.