Rockfall Kills 302 In Blatten
Two hiking trails have been closed in the municipality of Blatten in the Valais region following a debris flow. The flow was triggered by a rockfall in the area. Local authorities have been informed of the movement above Blatten. A rockfall flattened the village of Blatten, resulting in 302 deaths. The community is located in a large area of nature, described as being larger than the city of Zurich. Tjelenka Kalpermat, a 23-year-old radio journalist who grew up in the village, reported that she lived there until May 20.
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SRF 4 News
“In der Gemeinde Blatten im Wallisertal sind zwei Wanderwege gesperrt worden nach einem Murgang, der durch einen Felssturz ist ausgelöst worden.”
SRF 4 News
“Fels flatteten das Dorf Platten. 302 Menschen verlieren auf einem Schlag. Auf der Karte ist die Gemeinde Blatten riesig, sogar grösser als die Stadt Zürich.”
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