Avalanche at Xinjiang's ski resort leaves 1 dead

URUMQI, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- One person has been confirmed dead after an avalanche hit a ski resort in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Thursday.

The emergency management bureau of Burqin County said the accident happened at 1:28 p.m. in an area outside the ski runs of the Jikepulin International Ski Resort. Rescuers brought out one person trapped in the snow, who was later confirmed dead.

The bureau has carried out safety hazard inspections and risk assessments, while warning tourists to refrain from entering unopened areas. ■