One person died after hitting another skier on an open trail at Cannon Mountain Friday afternoon, a spokesman for the ski area said.The name of the person who died was not released."One skier actually collided with another and continued downhill. One skier perished, and the other was taken away in an ambulance with multiple injuries," said Cannon Mountain general manager John DeVivo. The injured skier was conscious and alert when they were transported to Littleton Hospital. There were no children involved.New Hampshire State Police were called shortly before 4 p.m. to investigate, and remained on scene through the evening."There were at least two or three eyewitnesses that were questioned by local and state police," DeVivo said.Since 2016, at least two other deaths involving skiers happened at Cannon Mountain. "In this industry, fatalities do tend to occur very minimally, but it has happened before. From our perspective our hearts go out to both victims," said DeVivo.DeVivo said the accident was an important reminder for skiers and snowboarders to always be alert."We ask folks to ski within their limitations and be aware of changing conditions at all times and watch your speed and be aware of your surroundings at all times," he said.

One person died after hitting another skier on an open trail at Cannon Mountain Friday afternoon, a spokesman for the ski area said.

The name of the person who died was not released.

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"One skier actually collided with another and continued downhill. One skier perished, and the other was taken away in an ambulance with multiple injuries," said Cannon Mountain general manager John DeVivo.

The injured skier was conscious and alert when they were transported to Littleton Hospital. There were no children involved.

New Hampshire State Police were called shortly before 4 p.m. to investigate, and remained on scene through the evening.

"There were at least two or three eyewitnesses that were questioned by local and state police," DeVivo said.

Since 2016, at least two other deaths involving skiers happened at Cannon Mountain.

"In this industry, fatalities do tend to occur very minimally, but it has happened before. From our perspective our hearts go out to both victims," said DeVivo.

DeVivo said the accident was an important reminder for skiers and snowboarders to always be alert.

"We ask folks to ski within their limitations and be aware of changing conditions at all times and watch your speed and be aware of your surroundings at all times," he said.