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German Footballer Sebastian Hertner, 34, Dies in Montenegro Ski-Lift Accident

The club confirmed his death, with reports of a possible chairlift failure still unverified.

Overview

  • ETSV Hamburgo announced via social media that captain Sebastian Hertner died while on holiday.
  • Terra, citing Bild, reports that a chair detached and struck his seat, leading to an estimated 70‑meter fall.
  • His wife was injured, reportedly suffering a leg fracture and becoming trapped in the seat.
  • The accident occurred at a ski station in Montenegro on Sunday, Dec. 21, according to the reports.
  • Hertner, a former Stuttgart youth and Germany U19 defender, spent his career in lower divisions including 1860 München and Darmstadt without a Bundesliga appearance.