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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.
February 21, 2026More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.
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At least 5 killed in a wave of avalanches in western Austria
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. VIENNA — At least five people, including an American, have been killed in a wave of avalanches in western Austria
At least 5 killed in a string of avalanches in western Austria
VIENNA, Austria (AP) — At least five people have been killed in a string of avalanches in western Austria, authorities said Saturday. The government office of the Tyrol region said intense snowfall o
Avalanches claim the lives of five more people in the Austrian Alps
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Fresh avalanches kill five skiers in Austria
VIENNA, 21st February, 2026 (WAM) -- The number of skiers killed by avalanches in Austria on Friday has risen to five, authorities said, adding to a string of fatal incidents this winter. Two people
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Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
Five people were killed in a series of avalanches in the Austrian Alps as heavy snowfall hit the region on Friday.A 42-year-old German man, caught in an avalanche with his 16-year-old son, was among t
Fresh avalanches kill five skiers in Austria
The number of skiers killed by avalanches in Austria on Friday has risen to five, authorities said, adding to a string of fatal incidents this winter. Two people were found dead following a slide in
Avalanches kill five in Austrian Alps, officials say
Five people were killed in a series of avalanches in the Austrian Alps as heavy snowfall hit the region on Friday. A 42-year-old German man, caught in an avalanche with his 16-year-old son, was among
More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?
It is not unusual for avalanches to be in the news in the northern hemisphere at this time of year, the height of the annual ski season. But Tuesday's deadly incident in California, which took the li