WORLD
Avalanche kills 5 tourists in Norway
March 19, 2012
March 19, 2012
 |
OSLO, Norway - Police say four Swiss and one French citizen have been confirmed killed by a massive avalanche in northern Norway.
One person was dug out alive and taken to a local hospital after the snowslide near Tromsoe on Norway's Arctic coast, police spokesman Morten Pettersen said.
The six tourists, five Swiss and one French national, were part of a group of 12 people out skiing in the area when the avalanche struck near Sorbmegaisa mountain, police said.
The victims were wearing avalanche transceivers which guided about 30 rescuers digging through the snow. Police and military helicopters were also
One person was dug out alive and taken to a local hospital after the snowslide near Tromsoe on Norway's Arctic coast, police spokesman Morten Pettersen said.
The six tourists, five Swiss and one French national, were part of a group of 12 people out skiing in the area when the avalanche struck near Sorbmegaisa mountain, police said.
The victims were wearing avalanche transceivers which guided about 30 rescuers digging through the snow. Police and military helicopters were also
 |  |
 |  |
| |
Twitter
Delicious
Digg
Visit other CBS Interactive sites:
© MMXII CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved.
