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Italian Speed Skier Matteo Franzoso in Induced Coma After Training Crash in Chile

Officials report continuous coordination with Chilean doctors.

Overview

  • The 25-year-old suffered a severe head trauma during a training run at the La Parva camp.
  • He received immediate on-piste care before being airlifted to a Santiago hospital and admitted to intensive care.
  • Treating physicians placed him in an induced coma as part of his critical care, and no prognosis has been released.
  • FISI says its medical commission remains in constant contact with the Chilean doctors and will issue updates when clinically appropriate.
  • The incident follows other recent high-speed crashes that caused major head injuries to Cyprien Sarrazin and Tereza Nova.