Young motocross star, 19, and two others are killed in avalanche while skiing in Austria
- The avalanche hit while the group of 11 skiers ascended a slope in Salzburg
- The victims include a 19-year-old motocross world and European champion
- Two other men also died and two survivors have been taken to a local hospital
Three people have died and two injured in an avalanche that hit while they were skiing in Austria, authorities have said.
The victims were part of a group of 11 skiers, eight of whom were hit by a 200 metre (655 foot) wide slab of snow as they ascended a slope during a tour on Saturday in the Tweng area, Salzburg.
The victims included 19-year-old junior motocross world and European champion Rene Hofer and two other men, one aged 24.
Three people died when the avalanche hit during a tour on Saturday (stock image)
The two survivors were partly buried by the avalanche, but were able to free themselves, according to a statement from regional police.
Rescuers were able to locate two of the men with the help of search devices.
One had already died, while the other later died at a hospital in Klagenfurt.
The third victim was located four hours after the avalanche as he had not been wearing a search device.
The two injured skiers were taken to a nearby hospital.
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