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| Warning after Swiss avalanche hits skiers | Warning after Swiss avalanche hits skiers |
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| Two people have been hurt in an avalanche in Switzerland, according to local police in the Valais canton. | Two people have been hurt in an avalanche in Switzerland, according to local police in the Valais canton. |
| A spokesperson said it was initially thought eight others had been in the path of the snowfall too, but they were found to be safe shortly afterwards. | A spokesperson said it was initially thought eight others had been in the path of the snowfall too, but they were found to be safe shortly afterwards. |
| The injured pair in the Col de Fenestral area are in hospital and not seriously hurt, authorities said. | |
| The risk level in the Swiss Alps is currently at three (considerable) on a scale of five. | The risk level in the Swiss Alps is currently at three (considerable) on a scale of five. |
| Police have issued a warning on their website, saying several avalanches had been triggered in the southern region, which is towards the French border. | Police have issued a warning on their website, saying several avalanches had been triggered in the southern region, which is towards the French border. |
| Rescue services are warning skiers to stay on marked slopes only. | Rescue services are warning skiers to stay on marked slopes only. |
| Very heavy snow this winter has caused difficulties for many alpine resorts. | |
| In January, the avalanche warning reached level five in a wide swathe across Switzerland, including Valais canton. | |
| Thousands of people were stranded in Zermatt, one of the country's most popular resorts. | |
| Skis slopes, trains and roads were closed, and some tourists opted to be airlifted out by helicopters. |