Austrian ski racer Marcel Hirscher had a severe car accident today in Abtenau (AUT). The 23-year-old Salzburg resident could avoid a frontal crash through a lucky move at the final moment. His car (Audi R8) was completely destroyed in the crash.

Marcel Hirscher with his new Audi R8, photo © OeSV

Marcel Hirscher was able to return home after examination in the emergency room in the Salzburg hospital. "I am happy that I was able to react so fast and managed to avoid a frontal crash. I did hit a tree but that was the better choice for me today. Thank god that nothing happened. I am hurting a bit everywhere but there is nothing major, with the exception of some scratches and headache. Given the circumstances that is really not too bad. I am happy that no one got hurt and I do expect to be back in training very soon again."

FISalpine.com
Monday 14 May 2012

Marcel Hirscher won World Cup races in Bansko this year, photo © FIS