Skier dies in Austrian Alps avalanche

Avalanches killed a skier and seriously injured two others in the Austrian Alps today after experts warned that recent storms have created unstable conditions ripe for more snow slides.

Skier dies in Austrian Alps avalanche
Mon, 20 Dec, 2004 - 16:17

Avalanches killed a skier and seriously injured two others in the Austrian Alps today after experts warned that recent storms have created unstable conditions ripe for more snow slides.

An avalanche in Lech am Arlberg in the south-western province of Voralberg killed a skier and critically injured two others who were taken by helicopter to hospital.

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