Serious injuries

Paraglider crashes in Hollersbach

A paraglider pilot crashed in Hollersbach (Pinzgau) in the early afternoon today. The paraglider suffered serious injuries.

The emergency services were called out to Hollersbach in Pinzgau at around 2pm today. A paraglider had crashed in a meadow in the village. The ambulance and emergency doctor were quickly on site. 

The pilot was seriously injured in the crash. He was taken to the accident hospital in Salzburg by the "Martin 6" rescue helicopter.

It is still unclear why the sportsman crashed with his paraglider