A tragic avalanche in Norway has caused the death of two skiers and injured two others, according to local police. The incident occurred around 11:00 near the Hemsedal Ski Resort center, northwest of Oslo. The victims are a man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s, with reports indicating the man was a Swedish citizen. The search and rescue operation involved emergency teams, volunteers, and a helicopter, who managed to locate the individuals caught in the avalanche. The two other injured skiers were transported for medical assistance, but their condition has not yet been made public. Authorities had earlier in the day warned of increased avalanche risk in the area due to unstable snow conditions.