Two people are still unaccounted for after an avalanche tore through western Austria Sunday.
A major avalanche in Austria has left at least two people unaccounted for ... this after a reported 10 were feared buried and missing.
The natural disaster went down Sunday near the Lech/Zuers ski resort in western Austria, tearing through slopes where skiers who were visiting apparently got caught in it when the avalanche hit around 3 PM local time ... triggering several search teams to be deployed.There were helicopters sent out to search for people who were initially thought to be missing at first -- but after a few hours, only two people are still nowhere to be found.
Two other people who were reportedly hit by the avalanche were injured to varying degrees -- one needed to be flown out to a hospital, and another was able to free themselves and seek medical attention on their own. Others who appeared to be impacted were unharmed. As nightfall crept in, upwards of 200 volunteers continued to look for the two missing people, using search dogs to help.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Two firefighters hurt in Pacific Beach blaze that burns three homes, destroys two-story under constructionTwo firefighters were briefly hospitalized for burns and exhaustion and released later Christmas morning.
Read more »
'Corsage' Is A Historical Drama About A Rebellious Empress—BUST ReviewEmpress Elisabeth of Austria would have totally been a BUST reader if we had been around in the 1800s. Director Marie Kreutzer brings the empress's story to life in this breathtaking film, in theaters now. Corsage
Read more »
At least 10 people buried in Christmas Day avalanche in AustriaAt least 10 people were buried in an avalanche on Sunday near the mountainous villages of Lech and Zurs in Austria, according to a statement from the state-run Austrian Press Agency.
Read more »
At least 10 people buried in Austria after Christmas Day avalancheAt least 10 people were buried under a hefty avalanche of snow at a ski resort in western Austria on Christmas Day.
Read more »
Austria avalanche leaves up to 10 missing; 200 search for victimsThe avalanche followed days of snow in the high alpine region and unseasonably warm weather on Christmas Day.
Read more »
At least 10 people buried in avalanche in Austria | CNNAt least 10 people were buried in an avalanche on Sunday near the mountainous villages of Lech and Zurs in Austria, according to a statement from the state-run Austrian Press Agency.
Read more »