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Eight Dead in Austrian Avalanches

Published January 18, 2026, 06:07
Eight Dead in Austrian Avalanches

Eight people have died in avalanches in Austria over the weekend, including three Czech skiers. A total of 17 skiers have died in the Alps (Austria, France, Switzerland) in recent days due to heavy snowfall. Authorities are warning of a high avalanche risk and urging skiers to be particularly careful, even when skiing off-piste.