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In pics: Avalanche strikes Kongdoori slopes of Gulmarg

Last updated on - Feb 22, 2024, 17:21 IST
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Avalanche in Gulmarg

An avalanche hit the Gulmarg ski resort in Jammu and Kashmir, trapping several foreigners under snow as per officials. (Photo: ANI)

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Kongdoori slopes of Gulmarg

The avalanche struck the Kongdoori slopes of Gulmarg at around 2 pm, trapping several skiers under its debris. A video clip of the avalanche also went viral on social media. (Photo: Agencies)

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Many suffered injuries, one dead

District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in Baramulla reported that one of the trapped foreigners has unfortunately passed away, while another has suffered serious injuries. The third individual is feared to be missing. (Photo: ANI)

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Avalanche occurred at around 2 pm

"At around 2 pm, an avalanche occurred in Gulmarg, trapping three foreigners. Sadly, one of them has died, one is injured, and another is still missing," DDMA said in an official statement. (Photo: Reuters)

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Rescue operations ongoing

Rescue operations are currently underway, and a video clip of the avalanche has gone viral on social media. (Photo: ANI)

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Treatment undergoing in local hospitals

Five skiers were rescued and are being treated in a local hospital. The foreigners had gone to the ski slopes without local residents. (Photo: ANI)

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