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[PHOTOS] Gotthard Pass Road in Switzerland Opens for Summer

The Gotthard Pass, one of the key routes linking northern and southern Switzerland, opened on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The boom gate at Hospental was lifted at 11:00 a.m. with cars and national TV crews lined up for the seasonal opening. This year, a spectacular 8 meter (26 feet) snow wall lines the pass road. The Gotthard Pass provides an […]

Julia Schneemann | May 29, 2024
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3 People Injured On Swiss Mountain Pass Avalanche

Three people were injured after trying to drive over Klausen Pass on Sunday. According to Swiss Info, two cars traveling up the pass were pushed off the road. Three people were airlifted with non life threatening injuries and a fourth was unharmed. The avalanche released at 2pm around 6000ft almost near the summit of the pass. Unusual amounts of spring […]

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Greg Obernesser | May 22, 2018
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