Swiss mountain village completely evacuated due to threat of rockslide
brienz, switzerland November 17, 2024 18:50The Swiss mountain village of Brienz has been completely evacuated due to the threat of a rockslide, local authorities report.
The Swiss mountain village of Brienz has been completely evacuated due to the threat of a rockslide, local authorities report.
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