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Kyrgyzstan|life|February 19, 2017 / 02:14 PM
Avalanche buries two homes in Chon-Alai, 2 children killed, 10 hospitalized

AKIPRESS.COM - 2 children were killed in avalanche that buried two homes in the village of Jash-Tilek, Chon-Alai district, Osh region on February 19 at about 5:30 am, authorities said.

Villagers pulled out 5 people alive who were trapped in snow inside their homes and 2 children dead, said the Emergencies Ministry.

The bodies of two children were found and retrieved at 11:00 and 11:40. The killed girl and boy were siblings of the third and fourth grades, respectively. 

Health Minister Talantbek Batyraliyev said that 10 people were hospitalized, no serious injuries were reported, but "they are very scared."

Avalanches buried two houses and blanketed three barns. About 300 people were involved in rescue operation.

"Damage from avalanche is being calculated; humanitarian aid was sent to the scene," the Minister added.

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