The avalanche occurred at lunchtime on Sunday, on the eastern side of the Punta Valgrande mountain peak in the Italian region of Piedmont. Five skiers were dragged into the avalanche, three of whom died. According to information, they must have been dragged down the hill several hundred meters. Two people survived and have been transported to hospital by helicopter. A warning for “significant avalanche danger” had been issued in the area.
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