Several killed in glacier accident in Italy

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The avalanche took place on the Marmolada, a mountain of more than 3,300 metres in the Dolomite range in the eastern part of the Italian Alps. Local media reported that at least six people had been killed. Injured people have been taken to nearby hospitals in the towns of Belluno, Treviso, Trento and Bolzano.

2 months ago·Rome, Italy

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Times of India

Alpine glacier chunk detaches, killing at least 6 hikers

Rest of World News: ROME: A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday afternoon and slid down a mountainside in Italy, sending ice, snow and rock slamming into hik.

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Marmolada glacier collapse in Italy kills seven

Italy's prime minister says the incident is "without doubt" linked to climate change.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Largest Glacier In Italian Alps Collapses Killing Six, Rescuers Look For More Fatalities

Rescuers were to resume the search for survivors on Monday after an avalanche set off by the collapse of the largest glacier in the Italian Alps killed at least six people and injured eight others.

2 months ago·India

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Reuters

Glacier collapses in Italian Alps, at least 6 reported dead

Parts of a mountain glacier collapsed in the Italian Alps on Sunday amid record high temperatures, local authorities said, with local media reporting that at least six people had been killed.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Italian alps glacier collapse: search resumes for missing hikers after six killed

Fifteen climbers could still be missing, say authorities, after fall of ice, snow and rock on popular trail on Marmolada mountain in Dolomites

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Glacier collapse onto popular Italian hiking trail kills at least 6

A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday afternoon and slid down a mountainside in Italy, sending ice, snow and rock slamming into hikers on a popular trail on the peak killing at least six and injuring nine, authorities said.

2 months ago·Canada

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