85-Year-Old Woman Hospitalised After Ski Collision at Ordino Arcalís
An elderly Andorran skier suffered serious injuries in a rear-end collision at the Ordino Arcalís resort. The 63-year-old tourist who hit her stayed to assist, and her stable condition awaits surgery.
Key Points
- Incident occurred midday Thursday when 63-year-old male tourist struck her from behind on a piste.
- She sustained facial scratches, hip blow, and humerus fracture needing surgery; condition now stable.
- Emergency services treated her on-site before hospital transfer; she remained conscious.
- Police confirmed tourist cooperated fully; no investigation as no complaint filed.
An 85-year-old Andorran resident remains hospitalised following a skiing collision at Ordino Arcalís ski resort. The incident occurred around midday on Thursday when the woman was struck from behind by a 63-year-old male tourist while on one of the pistes.
Station emergency services responded immediately, providing initial treatment on site before transferring her to hospital facilities for further care. She stayed conscious throughout and sustained facial scratches, a heavy blow to the hip, and a humerus fracture requiring surgical intervention. Medical sources note that, despite her age and the impact's severity, her condition is now stable with risks under control, though recovery will depend on the upcoming operation.
Police mountain unit officers attended the scene shortly after, identifying the tourist who cooperated fully with emergency responders and investigators. Initial witness accounts suggested the man had left without stopping, but official police statements confirm he remained available and assisted from the outset. FIS rules, akin to road traffic regulations, place responsibility on the rear skier to avoid those ahead.
No investigation is underway, as the woman has not filed a complaint. Authorities have prepared a preliminary report and await any decision from her or her family, who are prioritising her health.
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