Olympics-IOC says “unfortunate” Beijing Luge accident is under investigation


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November 9, 2021 (Reuters) – A serious training accident at the Luju truck of the Beijing Olympics is under investigation, and the conclusions will be implemented in time for the February Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Tuesday. Polish Ruger Mateusz Sochowicz succeeded in surgery nL8N2S02VV after breaking his left patella and amputating his right leg to the bone when he hit the barrier of the Enkyo National Sliding Center on Monday. The Polish Toboggan Sports Association said in a statement that athletes ran into a closed crossing gate that should remain open. Ruger, 25, said the truck team...