10 killed as avalanches strike mountainous area near Iran’s capital

10 people were killed by a series of avalanches which struck a stretch of mountainous area north of Tehran. Rescue teams launched a search operation in order to find missing people, after the avalanches struck in four different areas. Footage showed emergency crews using a helicopter to search for those missing and injured. The incidents took place as a result of strong winds and snowfall.

10 killed as avalanches strike mountainous area near Iran’s capital

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