23-01-2018 13:08 via yahoo.com

One killed as avalanche engulfs skiers after volcano erupts at Japanese resort

By Elaine LiesTOKYO (Reuters) - One man was killed and at least 11 people injured, some critically, when rocks from an erupting volcano rained down on skiers at a mountain resort in central Japan on Tuesday and an avalanche soon after the eruption engulfed about a dozen skiers.Seven of those struck by rocks were members of Japan's Ground Self Defence Force (SDF) engaged in winter training maneuvers, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.Japanese media said at least 12 people were injured,
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