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Norway avalanche kills tourists at Kaafjord Norway avalanche kills four tourists at Kaafjord
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Two tourists have died after being caught in an avalanche in northern Norway, local police say. Four tourists have died after being caught in an avalanche in northern Norway, local police say.
The police chief of Troms district said one person had been pulled out alive, while three others had been located via radio transmitters. Police in the Troms district said one person had been pulled out alive, while three others had been located via radio transmitters.
The snowfall trapped five Swiss and one French person. They were in a group of 12 skiers in Kaafjord.The snowfall trapped five Swiss and one French person. They were in a group of 12 skiers in Kaafjord.
The avalanche happened on Mt Sorbmegaisa in the north of Troms district on Monday afternoon.The avalanche happened on Mt Sorbmegaisa in the north of Troms district on Monday afternoon.
Troms police chief Tor-Einar Eilertsen said a medical helicopter had been despatched and the army had been asked to help.Troms police chief Tor-Einar Eilertsen said a medical helicopter had been despatched and the army had been asked to help.
Mr Eilertsen told AFP news agency: "Around 14:30 (13:30 GMT), we were informed that an expedition of 12 people had been taken by an avalanche." In a later statement the police said around 30 people were helping in the rescue.
He said "significant resources" had been deployed in the rescue. Avalanches are relatively common in Norway at this time of year, as higher spring temperatures start to warm and dislodge blocks of snow.
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