On September 11, world sports were shocked by the news that Austrian figure skater Julia Marie Gaiser had passed away after a serious traffic accident in Salzburg.
According to British media, while cycling through a crowded intersection, Julia was hit by a truck. Although traveling on the right section of the road designated for bicycles, the female athlete unfortunately had an accident. Medical staff tried to rescue her at the scene but could not save her life.
Salzburg police said the truck driver involved in the incident had been tested for alcohol concentration and had a negative result. The city government has launched an investigation to clarify the exact cause of the tragedy.
Salzburg Mayor Andreas Jungman expressed his condolences and expressed his deep condolences to the athlete's family. The city has lost a young, enthusiastic and promising sports talent, he stressed.
Julia Marie Gaiser played for the Italian national figurehead ski team before moving to Austria. As a member of Eis Salzburg, she won consecutive state championships in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Julia's sudden death left a great regret in the international sports world, as her career still has many promises ahead.
