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Avalanche reported in Åre, Sweden

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  • An avalanche was reported in Tegefjäll, Åre, on Wednesday afternoon.
  • Rescue services are on site, with no signs of casualties or property damage so far.
  • The avalanche is estimated to be 200 meters wide, but details remain unclear.

An avalanche reportedly occurred in Tegefjäll in Åre on Wednesday afternoon, according to TV4 Nyheterna and Expressen. The alarm came at 15:36, and rescue services were dispatched to the scene, including mountain rescue and an ambulance. According to Expressen, a ski patrol is on site searching, with no signs of anyone being caught or any damage to properties.

The avalanche is estimated to have been 200 meters wide, but its size and extent are unclear, as reported by SOS Alarm. Police are involved to ensure no one was affected.

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