Avalanche kills 11 climbers in Caucasus: Russian rescue service
Summary
An avalanche in Russia’s Caucasus mountains killed 11 climbers and left six missing after striking a group of 33 alpinists in Bezengi Gorge. Six others were injured and ten descended safely.
Key Points
- An avalanche in Russia's Caucasus mountains killed 11 climbers and left six missing.
- The disaster struck a group of 33 alpinists in Bezengi Gorge on Sunday.
- Russia's emergencies ministry said six climbers were injured and ten descended safely.
