Avalanche Covers 20 Skiers in Northern Italy, at Least Two Killed

An avalanche covered 20 skiers in northern Italy, two people died, according to local media reports.

ROME (Sputnik) – As many as 20 skiers were covered by an avalanche in northern Italy, at least two died, local media reported Thursday.

According to La Reppublica newspaper, two helicopters are involved in the operation. Many people are wounded, the media outlet reported.