Two Children Injured in Austrian Ski Lift Accident Involving Car

A 9-year-old and 11-year-old were hospitalized after colliding with a car while being pulled uphill by a ski lift in Mittelberg, Austria.

The incident occurred on a ski lift track in Mittelberg, Austria, where the lift crosses a road regulated by a traffic light.
The children, aged 9 and 11, were struck by a car driven by a 44-year-old man as they were being pulled uphill by the lift.
The 11-year-old was carried over the car by the lift bar and landed on the far side, while the 9-year-old fell onto the road.
Both children suffered injuries, including broken bones, and were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Authorities are investigating whether the traffic light at the crossing was red for the driver, who is being investigated for negligent bodily harm.