A Russian skier dies in an avalanche in India's Jammu and Kashmir region

One person has died and several more injured in an avalanche that struck the Himalayan ski resort town of Gulmarg (PRONO: GUL (as in full)- MUH-ERG)

The deceased was a Russian national. Officials say all those stranded have been rescued.

This is peak tourism season for the ski resort town, with both amateur and professional skiers arriving there in large numbers.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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