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Austria: Death Toll from Avalanches Rises to Five

Published February 21, 2026, 09:11
Austria: Death Toll from Avalanches Rises to Five

The death toll from avalanches in Austria has risen to five, as an injured person succumbed to their injuries in a hospital. Two victims were found dead at a ski resort, and another injured person later died in the hospital. In a separate incident, a Swiss snowboarder lost his life, and a German was slightly injured. Also, a German skier was killed while skiing off-piste, and his son was seriously injured. Authorities have not released details about the victims.