Tragic fatal accident shakes ski community

by ProXCskiing.com • 05.06.2026
candle
Two young Italian cross-country skiers lost their lives in a traffic accident in Italy.

Two young Italian cross-country skiers lost their lives in a traffic accident in Italy.

The entire Italian ski community is in mourning after two young cross-country skiers lost their lives in a tragic car accident in Iseo, Italy, on Thursday. 

It was the sisters of young Italian skiing star Teo Galli, who finished fourth in the sprint at the U23 World Championships in Lillehammer last winter, who perished in the incident.

Camilla and Dana Galli were just 23 and 14 years old.

According to Fondo Italia, the accident occurred in Iseo, Italy, on Thursday, June 4, when the car carrying the two young skiers collided with a 64-year-old man in a KIA station wagon. 

Rescue teams arrived at the scene, but the lives of the two young women could not be saved. 

Dana Galli recently achieved top placements in the Italian junior cup, finishing second overall in the U16 category. Last winter, she also won silver at the Italian student championships.  

Also Read: Italian cross-country skiing teams for season 2026/2027

Are you interested in traditional cross-country skiing? Click HERE and read more about it.

As a member of ProXCskiing.com, you get full access to all content on the site and live streaming of Ski Classics Pro Tour events with English commentary.

When you become part of one of the world’s leading XC ski communities, you will receive many exclusive offers all year round. 

Banner 2024

REGISTER HERE AS A MEMBER

Show sharing buttons

Subscribe to our newsletter

Most read

  • Olympics
    1

    Olympics 2026: Complete guide to the men’s 50km Mass Start

    by Kjell-Erik Kristiansen
    21.02.2026
  • 1

    What Makes Klæbo So Exceptional?

    by Ingeborg Scheve
    03.12.2021
  • Olympics
    1

    Olympics 2026: Complete guide to the women’s 50km Mass Start

    by Kjell-Erik Kristiansen
    22.02.2026
  • Ari Luusua
    1

    Doping-sanctioned skier surprises in new sport

    by Ingeborg Scheve
    30.08.2026
  • Team Sprint Klaebo
    1

    Olympics 2026: Complete guide to the men’s Team Sprint 

    by Kjell-Erik Kristiansen
    18.02.2026

More Articles

  • Ruud Lia

    Ruud Lia and Castagna claim junior sprint wins in Val di Fiemme

    The Junior Roller Ski World Cup in Val di Fiemme continued this Saturday, featuring a freestyle sprint event in Italy. Check out the junior results.
    by Leandro Lutz
    19.09.2026
  • Travel Guide – Bad Gastein: where Ski Classics meets Belle Époque charm

    by Leandro Lutz
    19.09.2026
  • Tour of Slovakia stage 4: One day without hills

    by Kjell-Erik Kristiansen
    19.09.2026
  • Östersund to host Biathlon World Championships in 2031

    by Maja Eriksson
    19.09.2026
  • With a new coach and ski brand: “By the time they made changes, my career would already be over”

    by ADÉLA ROČÁRKOVÁ
    19.09.2026