Generate an appropriate beginning sentence for a news article about this event that just occured.
An avalanche struck an Italian mountain village, killing at least 5 people.
In a tragic turn of events, an avalanche swept through an Italian mountain village, claiming the lives of at least five individuals.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Generate an appropriate beginning sentence for a news article about this event that just occured.

### Input:
An avalanche struck an Italian mountain village, killing at least 5 people.

### Output:
In a tragic turn of events, an avalanche swept through an Italian mountain village, claiming the lives of at least five individuals.