Tragedy Strikes at Swiss Ski Race: One Racer Killed, Two Injured in Separate Accidents
A ski racing event in Saas-Fee, Switzerland turned tragic over the weekend after two serious accidents left one skier dead and two others severely injured, according to multiple Swiss news outlets.
The incidents took place during the Allalin Races, a long-standing competition that has been held since 1946 and welcomes both amateur and professional skiers. The 2025 edition of the event occurred on Friday and Saturday, featuring a variety of individual and team races. The racecourse itself begins at an elevation of approximately 3,500 meters (11,500 feet) and ends near the base of the village of Saas-Fee.
The most devastating incident happened Saturday, shortly after 11:15 a.m., when two participants collided on the course under circumstances that have not yet been explained. According to Swiss outlet Blue News, one of the skiers involved in the crash was an 18-year-old, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The second skier involved suffered serious injuries and had to be airlifted via Air Zermatt** to a nearby hospital in Sion for emergency treatment.
Earlier the same morning, at approximately 9:40 a.m., another accident took place when a skier fell and slid off the course. This participant also sustained serious injuries and was airlifted from the site for medical attention.
The Swiss prosecutor’s office has since launched investigations into both incidents, as reported by Swiss broadcaster SRF, to determine exactly what happened and whether any safety protocols were breached.
In the wake of the tragedy, organizers of the Allalin Races announced the cancellation of Saturday’s events, citing the fatal incident as the reason. A statement posted on the event’s social media page expressed condolences to those affected, reading:
Our thoughts are with family and friends.
The event, typically a celebration of skiing culture and competition in the Swiss Alps, has now become the focus of grief and reflection, as authorities and organizers reckon with the rare but devastating dangers of high-speed alpine racing.
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