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Deadly Avalanche Strikes Tourists in Northeast India

Seven tourists were killed and 13 others injured in an avalanche in India's northeastern state of Sikkim. The avalanche occurred near the Nathu La mountain pass and struck a road connecting Nathu La and the state capital Gangtok. Unseasonal rain and snow in the area were blamed for the unusual avalanche. Rescue operations are ongoing.

via CNN|

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Deadly Avalanche Strikes Tourists in Northeast India

An avalanche in India's northeastern state of Sikkim killed at least seven people, with several more people feared trapped. The avalanche hit five to six vehicles carrying up to 30 tourists on the way to Nathu La, a mountain pass between Sikkim and the Chinese region of Tibet. Rescue operations are ongoing at the site, and the ecologically sensitive Himalayan region is prone to avalanches.

via NBC News|

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