Former German international footballer Sebastian Hertner has died following a tragic accident at a ski resort in Montenegro.
Hertner, aged 34, lost his life at the Savin Kuk ski resort near the mountain town of Žabljak after a double chairlift reportedly detached from its cable and struck the seat behind it, according to early reports.
He fell from the lift and was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife, 30, who was riding alongside him, remained trapped in the chair until emergency responders arrived. She sustained a broken leg and was taken to hospital for treatment.
At least three other tourists were also left suspended in their chairlifts for several hours before rescue teams safely brought them down.
Hertner’s club confirmed his death in a statement shared on Instagram, describing the incident as a tragic accident that occurred while he was on holiday.
“It is with great sadness that we announce that our captain, Sebastian Hertner, has died in a tragic accident while on vacation,” the statement read. “We are shocked and deeply saddened. Our heartfelt condolences go to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Sebastian.”
Hertner was a former defender who played professionally in Germany, representing clubs such as 1860 Munich, Erzgebirge Aue and Darmstadt in the second division. He later served as captain of ETSV Hamburg in the Oberliga, Germany’s fifth-tier league.
Following the incident, Montenegrin authorities ordered the immediate shutdown of the chairlift as prosecutors opened an investigation into the accident.
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