Four People Missing in Avalanche in Switzerland

Four people were caught in an avalanche in a ski area of Switzerland on Friday (16 March 2018) in the Vallon d’Arbi region near to Riddes in canton Valais and near the popular Verbiers ski resort.

Advice

Switzerland has had unusually high levels of snow this winter, which has caused avalanches and raised avalanche warnings to the maximum alert in several areas. Follow the advice of local authorities.