German footballer Sebastian Hertner has tragically died after a horror ski lift crash in Montenegro. The 34-year-old was identified after a tourist at the Savin kuk ski resort, near Zabljak, died due to a double chairlift detaching from its cable and colliding with the seat behind, according to local reports.
Hertner fell from the lift and died at the scene, while his wife, who was riding alongside him, was trapped in the chair and had to be rescued by emergency services. She suffered a broken leg and at least three other tourists were also stranded in their seats for hours before rescue teams could bring them to the ground safely.
The German defender played professionally in his homeland for 1860 Munich, Erzgebirge Aue and Darmstadt in the second division. He also captained fifth-tier team ETSV Hamburg.
On Instagram, his club wrote: “It is with great sadness that we announce today that our captain Sebastian Hertner has died in a tragic accident while on holiday. We are stunned and incredibly sad. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace, Sebastian.”