USA – Lake Tahoe avalanche in California killed at least 8 skiers, with a 9th one presumed dead, according to authorities on Wednesday. Authorities said the group was on a day-trip skiing expedition Tuesday when the avalanche struck. Six members of the group survived, but officials said one person remains missing and is believed to […]
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Castle Peak Avalanche in California Leaves 10 Skiers Missing
USA – A Castle Peak avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada left 10 skiers missing on Tuesday, according to authorities. At least six skiers survived the avalanche and remained at the scene, according to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. The avalanche was reported around 11:30 am local time. The group, consisting of four guides and 12 clients, […]
Avalanche Derails Train in Switzerland, Multiple Injuries Reported
SWITZERLAND – Multiple injuries were on Monday reported after an avalanche caused a train derailment in the southwestern parts of the country. The train derailment, which likely caused injuries, occurred in the early hours in the village of Goppenstein in the canton of Valais, police said on the social media platform X. Swiss Federal Railways […]
3 Killed in an Avalanche at French Alpine Resort of Val-d’Isere
FRANCE – An avalanche in the French Alpine resort of Val-d’Isere on Friday killed 3 skiers, following a heavy snowfall brought by Storm Nils. The avalanche struck at around 11.30 am (0930GMT) in an off-piste area of the Manchet valley, sweeping away six skiers, according to local officials. A French national and two British nationals […]