Young Skier Evacuated to Barcelona After Severe Head Injury at El Tarter
A female skier suffered serious cranial trauma in a snow park accident at Grandvalira's Canillo sector and was airlifted from Andorra to a.
Key Points
- Skier lost control at El Tarter snow park, sustaining severe head injury.
- Piste workers gave immediate first aid; SUM rescue teams mobilised with helicopter.
- Initially assessed at Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital, confirming cranial trauma.
- Stabilised then airlifted to Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in Barcelona.
Emergency services evacuated a young female skier to Barcelona on Tuesday afternoon after she suffered a severe head injury in a serious accident at the snow park in El Tarter, part of Grandvalira's Canillo sector.
The incident occurred earlier in the day when the skier lost control, resulting in a heavy blow to the head that caused her most serious injuries. Piste workers at the resort provided immediate first aid on site. Rescue teams, including the Special Unit for Mountain Emergencies (SUM), were quickly mobilised, with a helicopter activated to speed up her transfer.
She was first taken to Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital in Escaldes-Engordany for initial assessment. Tests there confirmed the severity of her condition, diagnosing a severe cranial trauma. Once stabilised, she was airlifted mid-afternoon to Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in Barcelona, a key referral centre for complex cases from Andorra.
Few additional details about the accident have been released. Authorities have not yet provided further updates on her condition.
Original Sources
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