Two people died in an avalanche in Kabardino-Balkaria.

An avalanche covered a group of 15 people in the Bezingi Gorge, two people died, three were injured, and ten people are under the layer of snow.

The avalanche descended on a group of fifteen climbers from Mount Mijirgi in the Bezingi Gorge of Kabardino-Balkaria, there are fatalities and injuries, reports the press service of the regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia on Sunday.

"An avalanche covered a group of climbers who were following the route. According to preliminary information, two people died, three were injured, and 10 people are under the avalanche. In total, there were 15 people in the group," the agency's message is quoted by "Interfax."

Employees of the Elbrus High Mountain Search and Rescue Team of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia and an operational group of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the KBR have been sent to the scene. A Mi-8 helicopter of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia is planned to be involved in the search for the climbers.

Kabardino-Balkaria is one of the main centers of mountain tourism and climbing in Russia. The jewel of the republic is the legendary Elbrus – the highest peak in Europe, at the foot of which are the ski resorts "Elbrus" and "Cheget." The picturesque Chegem Gorge with its famous waterfalls is popular among travelers, as well as the high-altitude area of Jily-Su, known for its healing narzan springs. History and ethnotourism enthusiasts visit the archaeological complex "Upper Balkaria" with medieval watchtowers and the "City of the Dead" in the village of Eltyuby. The karst Blue Lakes and the Bezingi Gorge, where most of the Caucasian five-thousanders are concentrated, are also considered natural landmarks of the republic.