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Eleven Mountaineers Killed in Avalanche in Kabardino-Balkaria

From 24.kg · () Russian

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Newswire Official statement Outcome reported
  • An avalanche struck mountaineers traveling through the Bezengi Gorge in Kabardino-Balkaria on the evening of September 6.
  • Russia’s Emergencies Ministry said 11 people died and six injured mountaineers were taken to medical facilities.
  • The group contained 33 people, while 10 others descended from the area on their own.

An avalanche from Mount Mizhirgi struck a group of mountaineers traveling along a route in the Bezengi Gorge in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria on the evening of September 6.

The regional branch of Russia’s Emergencies Ministry said 11 people died and six others were hospitalized. Rescuers said the group consisted of 33 people in total.

According to updated information from the ministry, 10 people made their way down on their own. The ministry said the 11 victims suffered injuries incompatible with life.

According to updated information, 10 people descended on their own, while six mountaineers were injured and taken to medical facilities. Unfortunately, 11 people sustained injuries incompatible with life.

· Russia’s Emergencies MinistryThe ministry provided an updated account of the casualties and the people who reached safety.
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