Six Dead And Several Missing In Alps Avalanche

A large avalanche in the Italian Alps has killed six people and several others are missing, Italian media reported. The avalanche happened on Monte Nevoso (snowy mountain) near the Austrian border and as many as 10 people could be buried. 

Monte Nevoso (snowy mountain)

Two people killed were attempting to climb to the summit despite there being a risk of avalanches in the area at the time. Rescue teams are using a helicopter and dogs to search for survivors.

Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera is reporting that a group of around ten skiers were heading to the summit of the mountain at 3,358 metres.


Witnesses reported seeing the group make their way to the peak when the avalanche began.
One of the survivors is helping with the relief efforts and trying to trace the location of his companions.