American skier Lindsey Vonn on Tuesday was taken by helicopter to a hospital after crashing during the super-G competition at the world championships in Austria, the Associated Press reported.
From the AP:
The American lost balance on her right leg while landing after a jump. Her ski came off immediately, and Vonn slid off course and hit a gate before coming to a standstill.
Vonn received medical treatment on the slope for 12 minutes before going to the hospital.
Update: Watch video of Vonn’s crash.
(Photo credit: Associated Press)
