5 Dead, One Injured After Avalanche In Austria

"Unfortunately five people lost their lives," the rescue official said, adding that an injured woman was evacuated to hospital.

Five people died and another was injured Friday when an avalanche struck Austria's Tyrol province, the rescue services said.

The victims were buried under snow in an area near the Swiss border, a rescue official told AFP.

"Unfortunately five people lost their lives," he said, adding that an injured woman was evacuated to hospital.

No details were given on the identity or nationality of those killed in the avalanche.