A former German international footballer has been killed after plunging from a chairlift at a ski resort in Montenegro, in an accident witnessed by his wife.
Sebastian Hertner, 34, died at the Savin Kuk ski resort near the mountain town of Žabljak after a double chairlift became detached from its cable and collided with the seat behind it, according to initial reports.
The incident happened while the couple were on holiday in the Durmitor mountain range, a popular winter tourism area in northern Montenegro, on Saturday
Hertner fell from the lift and died at the scene. His 30-year-old wife, who was riding with him, was left trapped in the chair and had to be rescued by emergency services.
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A former German international footballer has been killed after plunging from a chairlift at a ski resort in Montenegro, in an accident witnessed by his wife.
Sebastian Hertner, 34, died at the Savin Kuk ski resort near the mountain town of Žabljak after a double chairlift became detached from its cable and collided with the seat behind it, according to initial reports.
The incident happened while the couple were on holiday in the Durmitor mountain range, a popular winter tourism area in northern Montenegro, on Saturday
Hertner fell from the lift and died at the scene. His 30-year-old wife, who was riding with him, was left trapped in the chair and had to be rescued by emergency services.