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Two men die in separate skiing accidents in Sweden and Norway

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  • A man in his 20s died in a skiing accident in Åre, Sweden, from blunt force trauma.
  • A man in his 50s died in a skiing accident in Hemsedal, Norway, after skiing onto an unprepared area.
  • Police have closed the investigation in Sweden but are continuing to investigate in Norway.

In Åre, Sweden, a man in his 20s died after a fall in the Gästrappet area. According to major media reports, the man was studying in Åre but was originally from the Stockholm area. He received prompt assistance but could not be saved. A forensic report indicated his death resulted from blunt force trauma causing extensive internal bleeding. Police have closed their investigation into this incident, stating there is no suspicion of any crime.

In Hemsedal, Norway, a man in his 50s was found dead in the afternoon near a ski resort. According to police, it appears the man skied onto an unprepared area between two slopes and fell. Police are continuing to investigate this incident to clarify the course of events and causes.

Next of kin have been notified in both cases. The exact times of the accidents and the identities of the deceased men have not been publicly disclosed. It remains unclear whether specific safety measures or warnings were in place at the locations at the time of the accidents.

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