2 alpinists killed in KBR avalanche
A snow avalanche struck a group of 15 alpinists in the Bezengi Gorge of Kabardino-Balkaria on September 6, resulting in two deaths and three injuries. An investigation into potential negligence has been launched by the Russian Investigative Committee.
Consensus
- A snow avalanche occurred in the Bezengi Gorge, Kabardino-Balkaria, on September 6.
- The avalanche affected a group of 15 alpinists.
- Two people died and three were injured.
- Ten alpinists were buried under the avalanche.
- An investigation into possible negligence has been launched.
- The case is being investigated under Article 293 of the Russian Criminal Code (negligence).
- The Investigative Committee of Russia is conducting the investigation.
- Search and rescue operations are underway, involving the Elbrus High-Altitude Search and Rescue Unit and the operational group of the EMERCOM of Kabardino-Balkaria.
- A Mi-8 helicopter from EMERCOM is planned to be used in the operation.
- The Procuracy of Kabardino-Balkaria is overseeing the investigation into the circumstances of the alpinists' deaths.
Coverage (3 sources)
- Negligence case investigated in Kabardino-Balkaria after climbers die under avalanche — Интерфакс
- After the death of climbers under an avalanche in Kabardino-Balkaria, a case has been filed — Вести
- Investigation of incident with climbers in Kabardino-Balkaria taken under prosecutor control — Вести