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Three Dead in Avalanche Accidents in the Italian Alps

Published January 3, 2026, 05:01
Three Dead in Avalanche Accidents in the Italian Alps

Three people lost their lives in avalanche accidents in the Italian Alps on Friday. Two skiers were caught in an avalanche in the Maira Valley, resulting in the death of a German woman. Shortly after, a French skier died in an avalanche near Turin. Additionally, a 50-year-old Italian man was killed while hiking in the Veneto region. Authorities had warned of an increased avalanche risk due to heavy snowfall and strong winds, urging skiers and hikers to be particularly cautious.