ItalyA tragic accident occurred on the Ortles mountain in South Tyrol, Italy, where a 26-year-old Dutch-born Italian trail runner named Tom Arent Van de Plassche died during an alpine skiing excursion. The incident took place along the steep 'Minnigerode' gully at an altitude of approximately 3,700 meters. According to initial reports by rescuers, poor visibility caused by fog likely contributed to the accident, leading to his fall down the slope. Another group of climbers nearby witnessed the incident but were unable to prevent it. Van de Plassche was known locally as a high-level athlete who had recently won the 'Sentiero 618' race in October. He worked in Bolzano and was involved in environmental advocacy through Protect Our Winters Italia. Rescue teams including the Alpine Rescue Service and the Financial Guard responded promptly, but the victim was already deceased upon their arrival. His body was later transported via helicopter to the hospital in Silandro for an autopsy.
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