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Deadly avalanche hits ski resort north of Tokyo
Mar 27, 2017
At least six people are feared dead, after an avalanche hit a ski resort north of Tokyo, Japan.
About 50 school students and teachers were said to be in the area at the time of the incident.
Relief efforts are now underway, with officials investigating whether any more are injured or missing.
Photo Credit: Jean-Christophe Bott / EPA
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