At least 11 killed after avalanche hits climbers in Russia’s North Caucasus

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An avalanche struck climbers in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria region in the North Caucasus, killing at least 11 people and injuring six others. The incident occurred on Mount Mizhirgi, one of the highest peaks in the area, triggering emergency response actions.

Reuters —  At least 11 people were killed and six ​others injured after an avalanche ‌struck a group of climbers in Russia’s Kabardino-Balkaria region in the ​North Caucasus, 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 (9 a.m. EST) … The post At least 11 killed after avalanche hits climbers in Russia’s North Caucasus appeared first on Egypt Independent.