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Woman rescued after ski injury in Swedish mountains

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Key Points
  • A woman was injured while skiing in Sylarna, Åre.
  • Mountain rescuers and a helicopter were called to the scene.
  • She was transported by helicopter and then by ambulance to medical care.

A mountain rescue operation took place in Sylarna, Åre, Sweden. According to police, a woman injured herself while skiing, prompting a rescue decision under the law on protection against accidents. Mountain rescuers and a helicopter were dispatched.

The woman was transported by helicopter from the scene and later transferred to a road ambulance for further transport to medical care. The rescue operation has concluded.

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