Ski resort accident in Slovenia, girl dies

(Patria) - An accident occurred on one of the ski slopes at the Soriška planina ski resort in Slovenia. The police received the report around 09:40.

According to information gathered so far, the child skied off the groomed part of the slope and hit a tree. Due to severe injuries, the child died at the scene of the accident, reports 24ur.com.

Rescuers from the ski resort and the on-call helicopter medical assistance team (HNMP) with a mountain police officer, who arrived at the scene by helicopter, provided first aid.

Police secured the scene, conducted an investigation, and are continuing to gather information about all circumstances of the event.

The competent supervisory authority for ski resorts will be informed about the incident, and all collected information will be submitted to the competent district state prosecutor's office, reports Index.hr.

According to unofficial information from TV Slovenia, it is a 14-year-old girl who lost control due to icy conditions on the slope, skied off, and hit a tree.

To clarify all circumstances of this accident, the police from Škofja Loka are asking witnesses who saw the event or have any information to contact the Škofja Loka Police Station at 04 502 37 00 or the emergency number 113.