An avalanche occurred at 8:25 a.m. local time today (29th) on the Tateyama Mountain Range in Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Officials from the Tateyama Town Fire Department reported that three students from Tokyo Institute of Technology were caught in the incident while hiking, leaving one injured and unconscious.
According to a report by the Asahi Shimbun, the avalanche took place at an altitude of 2,520 meters on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route this morning. Six students from Tokyo Institute of Technology were hiking in the vicinity at the time, with three being hit by snow blocks. One student is currently in a coma, another is suffering from hypothermia, while the third fortunately escaped unharmed.
The Tateyama Mountain Range in the Hida Mountains of Toyama Prefecture is home to Japan’s northernmost peaks over 3,000 meters and is known as the “Japanese Alps.” In summer, its lush green mountains stretch out like a painting; in winter, its frigid snowy landscapes are breathtakingly majestic, making it a popular destination for Taiwanese tour groups.