Overview

• 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.