The lift stopped above, the cable car was burning below. Czech recalls the tragedy in Kaprun.

On November 11, 2000, Zdeněk Dřevěný, then eleven, rode the first lift at Kitzsteinhorn, unaware of the tragedy unfolding in the tunnel below. A fire caused by a faulty heater led to the deaths of 155 people in a cable car accident. Zdeněk and his ski team were evacuated after the lifts stopped, and they witnessed the aftermath of the disaster, including smoke and rescue efforts. The investigation concluded that the incident was due to an act of God, absolving all accused. A memorial now stands at the site, honoring the victims.