Avalanche in Austria: 8 dead

Avalanche in Austria: 8 dead

18.01.2026 14:00

Eight people lost their lives in an avalanche disaster that occurred in the Austrian provinces of Styria and Salzburg.

It has been reported that 8 people have lost their lives due to avalanches in the Austrian provinces of Styria and Salzburg. In the Pusterwald region of Styria province, 3 people trapped under the avalanche have died. In the Salzburg province in the west of the country, 5 people lost their lives yesterday as a result of avalanches at two separate locations. Authorities announced that a large number of helicopters, crisis intervention units, mountain police, and medical teams have been dispatched to the areas.

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