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Dozens Evacuated From Austrian Village After Mudslide Covers Parts of Alpine Valley
- Around 100 people were evacuated by helicopter from the village of Gschnitz following a mudslide that covered homes and mountain huts in the Gschnitztal valley in Tyrol, Austria.
- The Austrian Armed Forces utilized a Black Hawk helicopter for the evacuations, which began on Tuesday after severe thunderstorms triggered the mudslide.
- Local fire department commander Lukas Braunhofer stated that mudslides caused significant damage but did not injure anyone.
- Residents were advised to stay indoors and avoid underground garages and basements during the evacuation process.
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Thunderstorms Spark Massive Alpine Landslide - Videos from The Weather Channel
A dangerous mudslide ripped through Austria’s Gschnitztal valley after severe thunderstorms, burying homes and cutting off access to remote mountain huts. Shocking video shows the scene from above as a wall of mud cascaded down the mountainside, resulting in the rescue of nearly 100 people as floodwaters surged and roads disappeared beneath layers of mud and debris. - Videos from The Weather Channel
After a severe storm with mud and landslides, two mountain huts had to be evacuated in the Tyrolean mountains. There is still an acute mure alarm.
Dozens of people were evacuated from an Austrian village after a mudslide covered parts of the Alpine valley
Due to mudslides and landslides, the evacuation of several mountain huts has started in the Tyrolean mountains.
Dozens Evacuated From Austrian Village After Mudslide Covers Parts of Alpine Valley
VIENNA—Dozens of people were being evacuated by helicopter in Austria on Tuesday after a mudslide covered homes and mountain huts in the Gschnitztal valley in Tyrol, in the southwest of the Alpine country. The Austrian Armed Forces used a Black Hawk helicopter to fly out around 100 people from the village of Gschnitz and three mountain huts higher up. Severe thunderstorms on Monday set off a mudslide, leaving homes covered with water and debris.…
About 100 people are flown out because after the thunderstorm the risk of danger on the hiking routes is too high. Muren caused damage with mud, debris and water.
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