Child Falls from Ski Lift in Germany, Prosecutors Investigate

An eight-year-old girl sustained injuries after falling from a ski lift in Todtnau, prompting an investigation into potential negligence.

The incident occurred at the Herzogenhornbahn ski lift in Todtnau, Germany, when the child failed to properly board the lift seat.
A woman attempted to pull the girl onto the lift but was ultimately unable to hold on, resulting in the child falling several meters into trees and bushes.
The girl suffered bruises and was hospitalized for several days, though initial reports from the ski lift operator incorrectly stated she was uninjured.
Prosecutors are investigating whether negligence or lapses in safety protocols contributed to the accident, though no specific individuals have been named in the inquiry so far.
The ski lift operator has expressed a commitment to fully investigating the incident and ensuring such an event does not happen again.