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Avalanches kill two in Italy’s Alps
There were big snow slides in the mountains of Italy called the Alps.
These snow slides, called avalanches, hurt and killed some people.
One avalanche happened near the French border and another near a popular skiing place.
Strong winds made it hard for rescue teams to help because they couldn't use helicopters.
People are being told to be careful and not go skiing or hiking in risky areas because the snow is still unstable.
Another person died in a different part of Italy from another avalanche.
Everyone is being told to stay safe and avoid dangerous areas.
A series of avalanches in the Italian Alps killed two people and injured several others on January 2, 2024.
One avalanche hit the Maira Valley in Piedmont, killing one person and injuring two others, with one in critical condition.
A second avalanche occurred near Pragelato, a popular ski destination, injuring a woman who was later rescued.
A third avalanche in the Veneto region killed a 50-year-old ski mountaineer.
Strong winds hampered rescue operations, preventing helicopter access to the affected areas.
- Who
- Rescue teams, skiers, hikers, and a ski mountaineer
- What
- A series of avalanches in the Italian Alps
- Where
- Piedmont and Veneto regions in Italy
- When
- January 2, 2024
- Why
- Heavy snowfall and strong winds raised avalanche risks
Key facts
- Location
- Italian Alps, Piedmont and Veneto regions
- Date
- January 2, 2024
- Casualties
- 2 dead, several injured
- Cause
- Heavy snowfall and strong winds
- Rescue Challenges
- Strong winds prevented helicopter access




