About 70 Japanese schoolchildren and teachers were said to be at a ski resort near Tokyo when an avalanche struck, injuring many and several feared dead.
Six people were found at the resort ‘showing no vital signs’ and three are missing, reports Japan’s Kyodo news agency.
Two students and one teacher were also injured, according to fire officials, who received the emergency call around 9.20am UTC.
About 50 Japanese students and teachers from various high schools were said to be at the Nasu Onsen Family Ski Resort (pictured) when the avalanche struck Monday morning
Students were participating in a climbing event at the resort (pictured) that began Saturday and was supposed to conclude around noon Monday
Six people were found at the resort (pictured) ‘showing no vital signs’ and three are missing
Two students and one teacher were also injured in the accident at the resort (pictured)
Fire officials received the emergency call around 9.20am UTC Monday
An image taken in an area near the ski slope in Nasu Town, Tochigi, where the avalanche hit
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