An avalanche in the Bernese (Swiss) Alps has buried several people, the "BBC" reported, quoted by dariknews.bg.
The incident occurred in the area of Mount Eiger.
The snow mass collapsed in the afternoon hours of May 17, the police in the canton of Bern reported.
A large-scale operation has been launched with the participation of several rescue teams.
V. The Eiger is 3,967 m high and is located near the tourist resorts of Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Wengen.
The northern slope of this peak is famous among mountaineers and is considered one of the most difficult climbing places in the world.