Three people killed in avalanche in French Alps

Two British skiers were among three fatalities in a recent avalanche in Val d’Isère, France, which swept away six skiers, including one French national. The avalanche occurred during a rare red alert for high avalanche risk, prompting several resorts to close pistes. A third British citizen sustained minor injuries, and authorities reported at least 25 avalanche deaths in France this winter. The Val d’Isère resort had previously warned against off-piste skiing due to unstable snow conditions.

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