Police Stop Skiers' Confrontation at Andorra's Grandvalira Resort
Officers intervened midday Friday in Grau Roig to deescalate tensions between international skier groups seeking revenge for a prior accident,.
Key Points
- Police from Grandvalira and Pas de la Casa halted confrontation over skiing accident two days prior.
- Skiers from Eastern/Central Europe and UK attempted assaults, demanding accountability.
- Situation deescalated promptly; no injuries, all dispersed peacefully.
- Authorities to investigate original crash formally, bypassing on-site disputes.
Police officers stationed at Grandvalira's Grau Roig sector intervened on Friday midday to prevent a confrontation between two groups of skiers, stemming from a prior skiing accident two days earlier.
Mountain police units and officials from Pas de la Casa responded after skiers from eastern Europe, central Europe, and the British Isles identified someone they held responsible for the earlier incident. Tensions escalated with several attempted assaults as the groups demanded accountability and tried to prevent the alleged culprit from leaving the area.
The situation deescalated quickly thanks to the prompt action of police and ski resort staff, who calmed the groups and issued warnings. Authorities are preparing an official report on the original accident, with further proceedings to follow as appropriate.
No injuries were reported from the midday standoff, and all parties dispersed without further incident. The nationalities involved reflect the diverse international crowds typical at Andorra's slopes during the season. Officials emphasised that responsibilities for the initial crash would be addressed through formal channels rather than on-site disputes.
Original Sources
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