Five German climbers, including a 17-year-old girl, have died after being swept away by an avalanche in the Italian Alps, rescuers have said. “The first group, consisting of three people, was completely buried,” Italy’s alpine rescue services said on social media. Two of the climbers were reportedly ahead of the others and managed to escape the cascade of snow and ice. If you do not have an account, we will create a guest account for you on theguardian.com to send you this newsletter. after newsletter promotionNo other climbers were believed to be in the area, which is a popular tourist destination.

Source: The Guardian November 02, 2025 23:08 UTC