At least 10 folks have been buried in an avalanche close to the mountainous villages of Lech and Zurs in Austria, in accordance with an announcement from the state-run Austrian Press Agency.
The avalanche occurred on Christmas Day within the open ski space of the villages.
One individual has been rescued to this point in accordance with the police, the company mentioned.
“Ten winter sport enthusiasts” have been buried, in accordance with the assertion.
A search and rescue operation is in progress with greater than 100 folks concerned, together with avalanche search canine and helicopters.
“We do everything we can to save the winter sports enthusiasts,” the Lech Municipality spokesperson mentioned, in accordance with the Austrian Press Agency.
“Searchlights were requested so that the search could continue in the dark,” the assertion mentioned.
