German Skier Dies After Accident in Swiss Alps

A 58-year-old man from Cologne lost control on a ski slope in Arosa, Switzerland, and succumbed to his injuries despite rescue efforts.

The accident occurred on a relatively flat section of a ski slope in the Arosa ski area in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.
The skier lost control while crossing a pedestrian path and fell without any external interference, according to police reports.
Other skiers and rescue personnel provided first aid and attempted resuscitation at the scene on Tuesday morning.
The man was airlifted to a hospital in Graubünden but passed away from his injuries overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Police and the public prosecutor's office are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.