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.