An unusual disaster in Russia: an avalanche buried a tent camp for travelers staying there. Seven were killed, including three children.
Cars were also crushed. More than 500 trees collapsed in winds across the republic, Photo: AFP
The incident took place in the Mari-El Republic in the eastern European part of Russia. According to authorities, a group of hikers set up camp on the banks of Lake Yalchik, apparently yesterday.
But last night a hurricane hit the area, and winds, reaching speeds of 27 meters per second, toppled more than 500 trees along the way. Some of the trees fell on the tent camp that opened on an undeclared beach and on their cars. In addition to the fatalities, 27 were wounded. In total, more than 100 vacationers stayed in the camp.
A photo posted online shows one of these falls:
Deadly avalanche in central Russia | Telegram channel SHOT
Along with the seven travelers, at least two other people were killed in similar circumstances across the federal province of Privelzhye (where the ethnic republic of Marie-El is located).
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