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At Least 11 Killed After Avalanche Hits Climbers in Russia’s North Caucasus

From Egypt Independent · () English

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Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • An avalanche killed at least 11 people and injured six others in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria region.
  • The avalanche swept down Mount Mizhirgi, one of the highest peaks in the North Caucasus, at about 5 p.m. local time.

At least 11 people were killed and six others injured after an avalanche struck a group of climbers in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria region, local emergency services said.

The avalanche swept down Mount Mizhirgi, one of the highest peaks in Russia’s North Caucasus, at around 5 p.m. local time.

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