Three killed after avalanche strikes Austrian ski resort

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Numerous rescuers, emergency vehicles and helicopters took part in a rescue operation in the Austrian town of St. Anton am Arlberg on Friday (Feb 20) after an avalanche buried five people, killing three and injuring two, local police said.    WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00Five people were buried after a massive avalanche struck the Austrian ski resort of St. Anton am Arlberg on Friday.

00:08Rescuers, emergency vehicles and helicopters were deployed to the scene following the incident.

00:13Local police confirmed that three people were killed, while two others were injured.

00:18One victim was treated at the scene, while the other sustained serious injuries.

00:24Authorities said further details regarding the victim's identities were not immediately available.

00:30Police also reported that several avalanches occurred in the area on the same day.

00:35According to the Avalanche Warning Service in Tyrol, the region is experiencing an unusually long avalanche season.

00:43Fresh snowfall, strong winds and an unstable snowpack have created a high avalanche risk across large parts of the region.

00:51St. Anton am Arlberg is a popular ski destination known for its extensive skiing infrastructure and draws visitors from around

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