Avalanche in Bitlis kills 2 soldiers, 3 soldiers missing

BITLIS - It is stated that two soldiers lost their lives and 3 soldiers were lost in the avalanche blast in Turkiye's Bitlis.

Seven soldiers were injured while two soldiers lost their lives as a result of an avalanche falling on the military team in the Hizan district of Bitlis. 3 soldiers were reported missing.

According to the information, at 11.00 hours in the Kolludere district of Hizan, avalanche fell on the soldiers in operation.

According to the first results of the avalanche, 2 soldiers lost their lives and 7 soldiers were injured. 3 soldiers were reported missing.

Search-and-rescue work is ongoing. (ILKHA)