Jakob Mandlbauer, an Austrian luger, was involved in a severe accident during a race in the men's four-man bobsleigh event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The crash occurred during the second heat of the competition, where Mandlbauer's bobsleigh flipped at high speed, leading to a dramatic scene on the track. Amidst the race incident, athletes from France and Trinidad and Tobago also faced accidents in the same curve. Consequently, Mandlbauer was left motionless on the track before being transported to the Treviso hospital on a stretcher for further evaluation of his injuries.

Upon examination, the Austrian Olympic Committee reported that Mandlbauer's condition has stabilized and that he is capable of moving all his limbs, ensuring a positive outlook for his recovery. He expressed gratitude for the excellent medical care he has been receiving and indicated his hopes of returning home to Salzburg soon. This reassuring news comes after a worrying moment for both the athlete and the team, given the severity of the accident.

In the aftermath of the accident, Austria's other team members emerged with minor injuries, highlighting the dangers inherent to the sport. The competition concluded with teams from Germany securing both gold and silver medals while Mandlbauer's incident overshadowed the day’s events, drawing attention to the safety measures in place during high-speed winter sports activities.