SNOW HELL CLAIMS 5 LIVES! Avalanches swallow everything in their path, a meter and a half of snow crashed down on skiers! Rescuers found horrific scenes!
At least five people lost their lives in a series of avalanches that hit the western part of Austria, the government of the province of Tyrol announced. Officials state that heavy snowfall during the past week led to the formation of a snow cover up to one and a half meters thick, which further increased the risk of snow masses being triggered.
TL;DR
- At least five people died in avalanches in western Austria, primarily in the Tyrol province.
- Heavy snowfall over the past week created a snow cover up to 1.5 meters deep, increasing avalanche risk.
- An avalanche near St. Anton am Arlberg killed five off-piste skiers, including citizens of the USA and Poland.
- A 21-year-old Austrian died from injuries sustained in an avalanche.
- In Nauders Bergkastel, a German national and his son were caught in an avalanche; the son survived with injuries.
- A 39-year-old Swiss snowboarder died in an avalanche in Klosters.
- Nearly three dozen avalanches were reported on Friday alone, with over 200 incidents recorded in the past week.
- A total of 11 people have died in avalanches since the beginning of the month.
- Officials warn that weather conditions are not expected to stabilize soon, and the risk remains high.