Neuseeland Ski Team Faces Tragedy as Three Skiers Lose Lives in Accident

Tragic Incident Involving Neuseeland Ski Team

Three members of the South Korean national ski team lost their lives in a serious traffic accident in New Zealand. The accident took place recently near Geraldine on the South Island when a van carrying team members collided head-on with an oncoming SUV. Three occupants of the van died, another was seriously injured, along with the driver of the SUV.

Ongoing Investigation into the Crash

The South Korean athletes were in New Zealand to train for the upcoming Winter Games set to commence on Friday. The New Zealand police are presently investigating the precise cause of the accident and working on identifying the victims. Police Inspector Vicki Walker stated, "The vehicles collided, and the inquiry will focus on how this occurred." She added, "To lose so many lives at once is shocking, and our condolences go to all affected." The incident has caused deep shock within the skiing community, as a recently Olympic participant was an eyewitness to the tragedy.

Support for the Affected

The South Korean embassy in Wellington and the South Korean Foreign Ministry are providing consular support to those affected. This accident occurred on the same road where a tragic accident took three lives last year. Despite the incident, the Winter Games in New Zealand will go ahead as planned.