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Snow avalanche hits skiers in Alta Badia

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A massive avalanche struck a group of approximately ten ski mountaineers near the village of Racine in Alto Adige on March 21, triggering an immediate and extensive emergency response involving multiple agencies including Siftrss (Bolzano), Tg24.sky.it, Ansa.it, Agi.it. Rescue teams are currently conducting their largest operation to date as they work tirelessly amidst difficult terrain following the sudden slide that buried several individuals in its path at Alta Badia's Racin de Racines area on March 21st morning

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    A massive avalanche struck the ski resort of Racinis on March 20th.
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    Ten skiers were caught by and injured during this incident.
March 21, 14:22 Avalanche hits skiers at Racines; ten scialpinisti involved
March 21, 13:50 (approx) Maximum rescue operation underway for avalanche in Alto Adige region