Australian snowboarder dies in ski lift accident in Japan after her backpack was caught
The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftSCO 1 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressFebruary 2, 2026 at 06:14 AM
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A 22-year-old Australian snowboarder died in an accident at the Tsugaike ski resort in Otari, near Nagano, Japan on Friday. The woman's backpack reportedly became caught on a ski lift, causing her to be dragged along the snow and suspended in the air. She sustained critical injuries during the incident. Initial reports suggest she may have suffered a cardiac arrest. The accident is under investigation to determine the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.
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