17 dicembre 2024|
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|12 months agoSwiss ski rescue services report 14,000 accidents last season
Annual safety report reveals 80% of incidents involved skiers, with snowboarding accidents accounting for 15%, highlighting the need for continued safety awareness.
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- Swiss piste rescue services treated 14,000 people in ski resorts last season
- 80% of accidents occurred while skiing
- Over 90% of accidents on snow sports slopes are self-inflicted
- Almost everyone now wears a helmet on the slopes
By The Numbers
15%
Snowboarding accidents percentage
39%
Skiing accidents involving knee injuries
33%
Risk reduction for serious head injury when wearing helmet
10%
Accidents involving head injuries
They Said
"Skiers and snowboarders often overestimate their abilities"