One missing as Swiss village largely destroyed by glacier collapse

The Swiss village of Blatten was largely destroyed on Wednesday as the Birch Glacier collapsed sending a huge avalanche of ice and scree hurtling into the valley where homes and other buildings were located. Although residents were evacuated last week, one 64-year-old man is missing.

May 29, 2025 - 06:00
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One missing as Swiss village largely destroyed by glacier collapse
The Swiss village of Blatten was largely destroyed on Wednesday as the Birch Glacier collapsed sending a huge avalanche of ice and scree hurtling into the valley where homes and other buildings were located. Although residents were evacuated last week, one 64-year-old man is missing.

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