Avalanche in Northern Italy Claims Lives and Traps Skiers
• Two skiers died and 25 were initially trapped in an avalanche in South Tyrol, Italy.
• A large-scale rescue operation involving helicopters and 80 rescuers was launched.
• Avalanche fatalities are higher than average this season in Europe, with 33 deaths in Italy alone.
Avalanche kills skiers, traps many others
On March 21, 2026, a devastating avalanche in the South Tyrol region of Northern Italy resulted in the deaths of two skiers and initially trapped 25 others. The incident occurred at an altitude of approximately 2,400 meters on the slopes of Hohe Ferse, near Ratschings, close to the Austrian border, prompting a large-scale rescue operation.
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