Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
A man skiing with his son was among the victims on Friday, bringing the region's avalanche death toll this season to at least 21.
3 People Are Killed in Series of Avalanches in Austrian Alps
The police said several other rescues took place. The avalanches happened amid severe weather warnings across the region.
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Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
A major rescue operation was launched at St Anton after five skiers were caught in an avalanche some 450m wide Five people were killed in a series of avalanches in the Austrian Alps as heavy snowfall ...