was blown over

Föhn storm caused motocross rider to crash

A 23-year-old motocross rider underestimated the strong wind conditions on Saturday. He was literally blown away by the wind on his bike. 

On Saturday lunchtime, a 23-year-old local in Maishofen rode his motocross bike from Schloss Kammer towards the village of Maishofen. Due to a strong gust of wind, the man lost control of his vehicle and crashed.

The young man sustained injuries as a result of the unexpected and violent fall.

He had to be taken to the Tauernklinikum Zell am See for further treatment.