Tragic avalanche in Piedmont claims three lives, two injured
In Piedmont, a region in northern Italy, a tragic avalanche occurred on Sunday. Three people have died, and two were injured.
On Sunday, in Piedmont near the Swiss border, a tragic accident took place. The avalanche struck in the town Trasquera, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola.
According to the ANSA agency, three people lost their lives due to this incident. Two individuals were injured and were transported to a local hospital.
Tragedy in Piedmont: three people dead in the avalanche, two injured
Witnesses observed the accident as the avalanche descended from the mountain, sweeping people off the slope. The Alpine rescue team was promptly called to the scene.
The area of the Lepontine Alps where the accident occurred has a third-degree avalanche risk level, indicating a high risk of winter avalanches.
The ANSA agency, citing mountain rescuers, reported challenging weather conditions in the region, which might have contributed to the tragedy. Authorities are urging caution and advising against avoiding hazardous areas in the mountains.
