On Saturday, a nine-year-old girl fell from a wall at the playground on the Innsbruck Seegrube and was hit by a 50-centimeter stone on her upper body. The child was seriously injured, but fortunately, a doctor who happened to be present provided first aid.
The incident occurred around 1:40 pm when the girl, accompanied by her family, took the Nordkettenbahn to the Seegrube (1,900 meters above sea level). According to the police, the nine-year-old girl was climbing up a stone wall at the playground. When the girl was transitioning from the wall to the grassy area and held onto the stone, it broke off from the wall. As a result, the child fell four to five meters and was struck on the upper body by the falling rock. The doctor present at the scene immediately provided first aid to the severely injured girl. She was then airlifted to the hospital in Innsbruck. There is no information available about her current health condition.
In a separate incident on the same day in Sölden (District Imst), a rock fell onto a car traveling on the Ötztal Federal Road. The rock, measuring 50 by 30 centimeters, broke off shortly after noon, possibly due to logging activities taking place 30 meters above the Ötztal Road.
The rock hit the car of a 61-year-old man who was driving downhill at the time. Fortunately, the driver was unharmed. The Ötztal Federal Road had to be temporarily closed several times in the afternoon due to the rockfall. The road is now open for traffic again.
It is essential to remain cautious and aware of the surroundings, especially in areas where there may be risks of falling rocks or accidents. Authorities are investigating both incidents to ensure the safety of individuals in such areas. Remember to follow safety guidelines and be prepared for unexpected situations when visiting outdoor recreational areas.
