Skier Airlifted After Fall in Andorra's Incles Valley
Firefighters helicoptered an injured skier from remote Manegó terrain to Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital following a noon fall; injuries.
Key Points
- Skier fell around noon on Jan 30, 2026, in Manegó, Incles Valley, suffering back blow.
- Companions alerted services; helicopter extracted him from remote terrain.
- Airlifted to Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital in Escaldes-Engordany.
- Follow-up: minor injuries; no identity or condition details released.
Firefighters in Andorra airlifted a skier to Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital on Thursday after he fell while skiing in the Manegó area of Incles Valley.
The incident occurred around noon on 30 January 2026. Companions alerted emergency services, reporting that the skier had suffered a blow to his back but no serious injuries, according to the shift chief. Responders deployed a helicopter to extract him from the remote mountainous terrain and fly him directly to the hospital in Escaldes-Engordany.
A follow-up report on Friday confirmed the injuries as minor. No details on the skier's identity or current condition have been released. The rescue underscores the difficulties of accessing injured individuals in Andorra's ski areas.
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