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5 skiers killed in Austrian avalanche

The accident occurred in the Gashtein Valley

5 skiers killed in Austrian avalanche

Five skiers died in avalanches in western Austria. Four skiers were killed in a snowslide in the Gastein Valley, south of the city of Salzburg. Ninety minutes earlier, a female skier died after being buried by an avalanche in the nearby area of Bad Hofgastein, CNN reported.

Context

Gastein is a popular Alpine ski region where avalanche risks are particularly high during the season.

Summary:

Five skiers were killed by an avalanche in the Gashstein Valley, Austria, after a snowslide.