Eight skiers killed in avalanches in Austrian Alps

Avalanches in Austria on January 17, 2026, resulted in the deaths of eight skiers across three incidents, attributed to heavy snowfall. In one case, three Czech tourists were buried in an avalanche in Styria, while a separate incident near Salzburg killed four skiers. A female skier was also buried earlier that day in the same region. Local officials emphasized the severity of the avalanche situation, as the Alps have seen a rising death toll in recent weeks.

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