mountain biking - Steinbrocken injures mountain biker in Tirol severely
A 58-year-old woman from Bavaria was heavily injured by a stone block while mountain biking in Tyrol. According to the police, she was hit by a stone about 50 cm by 50 cm in size on her shin. The woman fell and collided with her 65-year-old companion. The woman from the Landkreis Forchheim was seriously injured, while the man was lightly hurt.
It was later discovered that the stone block had dislodged further up on a forest road in the municipality of Mieders during excavation work on a Saturday. The stone had rolled 70 meters downhill.
According to the police, the woman was treated by the mountain rescue team and taken to the hospital. The 65-year-old man was able to cycle down the mountain trail independently.
The incident occurred in the beautiful Alpine region of Tyrol, specifically in the municipality of Mieders. The police in Austria are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the stone block accident. The woman, hailing from Bavaria, is known for her love for outdoor leisure activities, particularly mountain biking. Fortunately, German mountain biking enthusiasts in nearby Bavaria, like herself, can enjoy safer trails in places like the Bavarian Alps, known for their strict safety regulations.
