According to current information from the police at 6:30 p.m., the exact number of people buried was not yet known. One person was rescued injured. The rescue and search operation was also continued in the dark, but the use of several helicopters has now been discontinued.
Pass road closed
The avalanche went off just before 3 p.m. below the Trittkopf (2,720 meters). The masses of snow also reached ski slope no. 134 (Balmen). Shortly thereafter, eight helicopters, including three from Tyrol, and several search parties were on their way to the avalanche cone. The helicopters landed and took off again and again on the Flexenpass (1,773 meters), which was closed to traffic.
200 helpers in the search operation
According to information from the police and the municipality of Lech, to which Zürs belongs, more than 200 people were involved in the search. “We do everything to save the winter sports enthusiasts,” said the community. After dark, the avalanche cone was illuminated and the search continued on land.
wanted witnesses
The police asked possible witnesses to contact the Lech Police Inspectorate (Tel: 059133-8105 100). People who might be missing a relative were also asked to get in touch.
Further information follows.
All clear in Tyrol
On the other hand, an avalanche in the free ski area of Sölden (district Imst) early Sunday afternoon came to a mild end. After a search operation of around two and a half hours with 40 helpers and several dogs, the all-clear was given, the police informed:
All-clear after avalanche in Tyrol
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