Brit snowboarder dies after smashing into tree in ski resort
The unnamed 59-year-old was pronounced dead after being rushed to base station with life-threatening injuries on Monday.
His wife is understood to have been on the ski slopes with him but he was alone when he hurt himself.A spokesman for Grandvalira Andorra said: “Grandvalira regrets the death of a British tourist who this afternoon has suffered an accident on the Avet slope in the Soldeu sector. “The base station rescue teams rapidly activated the emergency protocol and rushed to the scene of the incident to assist the injured man.
“The incident happened on the Avet slope, which is classified as a black slope and over the last few days and in several parts, has been signposted with warnings about hard-packed snow conditions.mum's agonyMan who snorted cocaine for 25 years reveals 'lumps of flesh fell from nose'Girl, 17, found dead outside hospital after car is discovered 5 miles away“This slope is recommended for users with a high degree of skiing expertise.
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