A tragic skiing accident claimed the life of a 23-year-old Dutch man on Friday at the Stubai Glacier in Austria's Tyrol region.

The young skier, accompanied by his brother and a friend, ventured off the secured slopes into unmarked terrain.

He lost control after hitting rocks, leading to a fatal collision with a boulder.

Despite immediate efforts by ski patrol and an emergency helicopter crew, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Authorities have ruled out foul play and ordered an autopsy to confirm the cause of death.

The incident highlights the dangers of skiing outside designated areas.