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Serious fall of a 14-year-old: rescue helicopter in action!
A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in a stunt accident on the pump track in Fischbachau. He was flown to the hospital by helicopter.
Serious fall of a 14-year-old: rescue helicopter in action!
On July 17, 2025, a serious accident occurred on the pump track in Fischbachau, which affected a 14-year-old boy from the region. The young athlete was riding his scooter when he attempted a stunt and fell. Despite wearing a helmet and other protective equipment, the boy sustained significant injuries. A rescue helicopter was immediately alerted and flew him to a Munich clinic, as merkur.de reports.
Accidents like this are by no means isolated cases. They illustrate the risks that come with sports such as pump track, trail biking or other action-packed activities. In the area of popular sports, we record around 2 million sports injuries every year in Germany. These are evenly distributed across the various sports, with football, handball, basketball and volleyball particularly standing out, as the data from sicherheit.sport show.
The incident in Voitsberg
Another incident with fatal consequences recently occurred in the Voitsberg district. There, a 14-year-old also fell on a pump track when he slipped in a curve and fell headfirst onto the asphalt. Here too, the injuries were so serious that the injured man had to be put into artificial deep sleep. The rescue helicopter landed at the NAH area of the LKH Voitsberg and, after providing first aid, took the boy to the LKH Graz, reports meinbezirk.at.
Both incidents cast a shadow over the popularity of these sports. While the fun of driving and the challenge of trying creative tricks are still very popular, questions arise about safety and accident prevention. There are over 600,000 sports accidents per year in schools, universities and club sports, which underlines the importance of preventive measures.
Accident prevention in sports
The most common injuries in popular sports affect the lower extremities, followed by head and hand injuries. The causes usually lie in one's own behavior and a lack of skills. To minimize the risk, experts recommend targeted basic exercises to prevent accidents as well as strengthening and stabilization training. Sensorimotor and coordination training are other important measures for practicing sport without injury.
The incidents in Fischbachau and Voitsberg are clearly a call for mindfulness and responsibility in sport. Parents and coaches are asked to prioritize the safety of young athletes and provide them with adequate training in light of the dangers. Ultimately, the focus should be on having fun while exercising – without serious injuries or risks.