RED ALERT issued across Europe as heavy snow continues, 15 dead, thousands trapped

Europe's snow chaos has deepened again with hundreds of people trapped after roads were buried by avalanches.

The highest red warnings are in place in Germany and Austria with up to six more feet of snow expected before the weekend.

At least 15 people have died amid the weather chaos including a 16-year-old German-Australian boy who was killed on a ski slope in Austria.

In the Austrian town of Hohentauern there were 2,000 people trapped as three feet of snow fell overnight and covered the roads, Bild reported.

Up to six more feet of snow could fall on the town before Friday, forecasters believe, leaving residents stranded.

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