The World - News from March 14, 1988

Two avalanches sent tons of snow thundering down on one of western Austria’s most popular ski resorts, killing at least seven people and injuring about 20, some of whom were buried alive and had to be dug out, police said. Authorities said the avalanches smashed several houses and tourist guest homes near the St. Anton am Arlberg resort in western Tirol province. Police said the dead included five Swedes and two Austrians. The avalanches came in the wake of blizzards that have dumped more than 30 inches of snow on western Austria.