- A 15-year-old American boy and two other people were killed Monday after an avalanche occurred near the resort of Zermatt in Switzerland, police said.
- Police said a fourth person, a 20-year-old Swiss man, was seriously injured
- Authorities said the search for additional victims was suspended Monday evening
Three people, including an American teenager, were killed after an avalanche occurred near the resort of Zermatt in Switzerland on Monday.
The avalanche began around 2 p.m. local time off the slopes of Revelberg near the ski resort of Zermatt in the Swiss Alps, a French-language newspaper reported. press release From the police in the canton of Valais.
Police said that four people were pulled from the snow, and three of them did not survive.
Among the victims was a 15-year-old American boy, whose name the authorities did not reveal.
Police said a man and a woman were also killed in the avalanche. The authorities are currently working to identify them. The fourth person, a 20-year-old Swiss man, was seriously injured.
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Police said the search for additional victims was suspended Monday evening. It is unclear whether there are any other victims missing.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Zermatt Ski Resort It describes itself as “Europe's highest ski resort” where “ski enthusiasts from all over the world gather.” The resort's website promises that guests will enjoy “perfect snow conditions,” [fantastic] Get down and lots of sun.
The city of Zermatt is located at the foot of the Matterhorn, according to the Verge website. Tourism in SwitzerlandWebsite for. Skiers, snowboarders, and even Olympic hopefuls often train in the area during the winter.
Last month, five of six cross-country skiers were found dead after disappearing near the Matterhorn, according to The Guardian. News agency.
Five of the six skiers are said to belong to a family in the Valais region, while the sixth lives in western Switzerland. According to the Associated Press, the identity of the sixth person has not been determined.
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