Three skiers die in Austria avalanche in Tyrol
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Published: 11 Apr, 2024 CET.
Updated: Thu 11 Apr 2024 15:41 CET
Three Dutch skiers died after an avalanche in the Austrian province of Tyrol swept away four people from their 17-member group on Thursday, police said.
"Four off-piste skiers were buried in the avalanche. Two of them were found dead," Tyrol police said.
A third was rescued and flown to hospital, they added. The fourth was later confirmed dead.
The 17 were on an excursion near the ski resort of Soelden, together with four Austrian guides, when the avalanche occurred.
Avalanches are a recurring threat in Europe's mountain ranges and have claimed hundreds of lives in recent decades.
About 20 people on average have died annually over the past 10 years in Austria, a top Alpine winter sports destination.
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"Four off-piste skiers were buried in the avalanche. Two of them were found dead," Tyrol police said.
A third was rescued and flown to hospital, they added. The fourth was later confirmed dead.
The 17 were on an excursion near the ski resort of Soelden, together with four Austrian guides, when the avalanche occurred.
Avalanches are a recurring threat in Europe's mountain ranges and have claimed hundreds of lives in recent decades.
About 20 people on average have died annually over the past 10 years in Austria, a top Alpine winter sports destination.
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