Five people killed and one injured during avalanche at ski hotspot in Austria

AN avalanche has killed five people in the Austrian state of Tyrol on Friday, state police have said. The avalanche occurred near the Austrian-Swiss border in the Spiss municipality, Tyrol’s emergency control centre confirmed on Friday afternoon. GettyFive people have died in an avalanche in the Austrian state of Tyrol on Friday[/caption] A sixth person is reported to have suffered minor injuries, according to Sky News. The fifth victim, who had initially been reported missing, was later confirm to have died. The identities and nationalities of the victims have not yet been released. At least 31 separate avalanches had been reported as of Friday afternoon, officials said. Four of these avalanches, including one that occurred near Solden and another in Zillertal, involved confirmed injuries. Most read in The Sun SPEAKING OUT Mason Greenwood's accuser breaks silence over rape & GBH allegations TRAGIC END 'Octomum' who lost all eight of her babies dies aged 56 after cancer battle SADIST'S SHAME Girl, 16, who murdered doctor wore blanket during cop quiz to look innocent SHOW 'RAPE' BBC worker 'raped' during filming of Stacey Dooley's new TV cooking show BILL BOOST Families to get £150 Council Tax rebate to help with cost of living CATTY I’m a proud cougar and people hate on me EVERY DAY for being so fit It’s not yet known whether the victims were skiing or taking part in another activity. Austrian and Swiss emergency crews have been deployed to the area, where there is said to be heavy snowfall.