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Sean Morrison

British snowboarder, 54, dies after smashing into tree at Andorra ski resort

Grandvalira mountains. The crash happened at the Grandvalira ski resort in Andorra. (Picture: Shutterstock file image)

A British snowboarder has died after crashing into a tree at a ski resort in Andorra.

The 59-year-old man suffered a cardiac arrest in the smash, according to a statement from the Grandvalira ski resort.

He was said to have been alone at the time of the incident on Monday.

The resort said emergency rescue teams rushed to help him.

"They transferred him to the bottom of the slope," the resort's statement said.

"Despite all efforts to revive him, he died minutes later."

The incident happened on the Avet slope, a black run recommended for experienced skiers.

Andorran police are investigating possible causes for the incident.

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