Three people died, one missing in an avalanche in the Alps

The persons sought are part of a group of 11 members, one of whom managed to free himself and alert rescuers, who managed to rescue three
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Switzerland, avalanche, Photo: AP
Switzerland, avalanche, Photo: AP
Disclaimer: The translations are mostly done through AI translator and might not be 100% accurate.
Ažurirano: 26.03.2011. 18:20h

The Swiss police announced that three people were killed and one was missing after an avalanche that occurred in the southern part of the country, near the border with Italy.

The local police said that it is feared that 11 people, most likely French citizens, were buried in the avalanche that occurred today.

Six people were pulled out of the avalanche and taken to hospital for injuries.

The avalanche occurred at 3.730 meters in Mont Velan, in the Alps near the Swiss-Italian border.

The Swiss Avalanche Warning Center has announced that there is a high risk of new avalanches in the Alps today.

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