Helicopter in action

Injured in avalanche on the Stubai Glacier

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Avalanche alert early Wednesday afternoon on the Stubai Glacier in Tyrol: a winter sports enthusiast was caught in a mass of snow away from the secured pistes and partially buried. According to information from "Krone", the person was probably injured.

Shortly after 12.30 p.m., the alarm went out from the Tyrol control center. The avalanche had occurred on the Stubai Glacier - in the Daunjoch area. As the control center explained to the "Krone", a person had been caught in an avalanche and injured.

Partially buried, freed himself
The winter sports enthusiast was partially buried and was able to free himself. The "Martin 8" emergency helicopter was deployed. The alpine police and the Stubai Glacier piste rescue service were also involved.

Further information on the course of the accident and the identity of the winter sports enthusiast involved is not yet available.

Seriously injured in an avalanche in Zillertal
There had already been an avalanche alert in Tyrol on Tuesday - in the Zillertal. A Czech freeride guide was caught in a snow slab and partially buried. Companions were able to dig the man out within a few minutes. The 51-year-old suffered serious injuries.

Increased caution, especially on ridges, gullies and hollows.

Lawinenwarndienst Tirol

Currently avalanche warning level two in Tyrol
In large parts of Tyrol, avalanche warning level two (out of five) currently prevails in regions above 2200 meters above sea level. "In the last few days, drift snow accumulations have formed at high altitudes and in the high mountains. The fresh and older accumulations of drift snow are partly prone to disruption, especially in the exposures northwest to north to east above around 2200 meters. These are partly covered in snow and therefore difficult to recognize," explain the experts from the Tyrol Avalanche Warning Service.

Increased caution is required above all on ridges, gullies and hollows. The danger spots are more frequent in the high mountains.