Tragedy in Piedmont: Three dead, two injured in avalanche
In Piedmont, a region in northern Italy, a tragic avalanche occurred on Sunday. Three people died, and two were injured.
A tragic accident occurred on Sunday in Piedmont, near the Swiss border. The avalanche struck the town of Trasquera, in the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola province.
According to the ANSA agency, three people lost their lives due to this incident. Two individuals were injured. They were transported to a local hospital.
Tragedy in Piedmont: Three dead in avalanche, two injured
Witnesses observed the accident when the avalanche, descending from the mountain, swept away people on the slope. The Alpine rescue team was immediately called to the scene.
The area of the Lepontine Alps where the accident occurred is characterized by a third-degree avalanche threat, which indicates a high risk of winter avalanches.
The ANSA agency, citing mountain rescuers, reported challenging weather conditions in the region, which could have contributed to the tragedy. Authorities are appealing for caution and advising the public to avoid dangerous areas in the mountains.
