Man dies in skiing incident at Thredbo

A man has died whilst skiing at Thredbo today.

About 12.30pm (Thursday 27 July), police have been told a 73-year-old man was skiing when he struck a pole on the edge of the ski run.

Other skiers commenced CPR prior to the arrival of medical staff, however he died at the scene.

Officers from Monaro Police District have established a crime scene and will conduct inquiries into the incident.

Police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.

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