Search for ten skiers buried by an avalanche within the Austrian Alps


The avalanche occurred at an altitude of two,700 meters and reached the slopes of the Lech Zürs stationAccording to the avalanche alert service, on Sunday there was a major avalanche hazard within the space Several helicopters and 100 folks make up the avalanche groups search

Rescue groups are searching for a minimum of ten skiers who’ve been buried underneath a snow avalanche within the alpine ski resort of Lech Zürs, within the Vorarlberg space (Austria).

According to Austrian media, the avalanche broke out round 3:00 p.m. within the Trittkopf space at 2,720 meters above sea stage, and hit the ski slope.

Several helicopters and a number of other search groups went to the crash website. More than 100 folks take part within the search operation. According to the avalanche alert service, on Sunday there was a major avalanche hazard within the space.

“We are doing the whole lot we are able to to save lots of winter sports activities fans,” a Lech municipal spokesman mentioned. In order to proceed the seek for the buried folks in the dead of night, searchlights had been requested.