January 18th, 2026 - 06:28 GMT
ALBAWABA - Two consecutive avalanches have killed several people in western Austria, in yet another incident highlighting the dangers of winter weather in mountainous regions. The Austrian Press Agency (APA) reported that five skiers were killed in two separate avalanches on Saturday in the Pongau region of Salzburg state, following heavy snowfall. The first avalanche reportedly occurred near the town of Bad Hofgastein at an altitude of approximately 2,200 meters ...
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