Summary
Three avalanches in Austria on Saturday killed eight skiers, including some tourists. The avalanches occurred despite repeated warnings about high risks due to recent heavy snowfall. These incidents are part of a series of avalanches that have caused multiple fatalities in the region over the past week.
Key Facts
- Three avalanches hit Austria in the Salzburg and Styria regions on Saturday.
- Eight skiers died, including tourists from the Czech Republic.
- One avalanche occurred in Bad Hofgastein, burying a female skier.
- Another avalanche struck near Finsterkopf mountain, killing four skiers.
- A third avalanche buried three Czech skiers in Pusterwald, who were later found dead.
- Authorities had issued warnings about extreme avalanche risks.
- At least 19 people have died in avalanches across Austria, Switzerland, and France over the past week.
- Rescue and recovery operations remain on high alert due to ongoing risks.
