March 24 12:35, Mountain Rescue, Kiruna

Published: Tue 24 Mar 2026 13:42 CET

Kiruna municipality, mountain rescue in the area of Riksgränsen.

Via SOS Alarm, emergency alarm, incoming reports that some skiers have seen an avalanche. No one in their group has been hit by the avalanche, but they do not know if the area below them is empty.

The police's on-duty commander decides on mountain rescue according to the LSO, the Act on Protection against Accidents.

Mountain rescuers are called out to search the area. A helicopter is used to transport mountain rescuers, avalanche dogs, and equipment to the site.

There are reports that additional people were in the area a few hours ago. These people have been located. They have not been affected by the avalanche.

The operation is concluded as there is no indication that anyone has been swept up in the avalanche.

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