The tourist killed in a ski-slope chair-lift accident in Montenegro has been identified as a German international footballer. It said: 'It is with great sadness that we announce today that our captain Sebastian Hertner has died in a tragic accident while on holiday. During his youth career, Hertner was regarded as a standout prospect and represented Germany at the under-18 and under-19 levels. Montenegrin authorities ordered the immediate closure of the chairlift following the incident as prosecutors launched an investigation. Despite the fatal accident, Serbian news outlet Blic reported that the ski lift had resumed operations the following day.

Source: Daily Mail December 23, 2025 18:52 UTC