In a heartbreaking incident, five skiers were killed in two avalanches in the French Alps on Wednesday. The first avalanche struck in Val-Cenis, where four Norwegian skiers were swept away. Three of them died immediately, and a fourth woman succumbed to her injuries in a nearby hospital. They were skiing off-piste, a high-risk area not maintained for safety. Mayor Jacques Arnoux explained that despite having avalanche beacons, the avalanche’s size compromised their safety. Meanwhile, a 30-year-old Swiss skier died in another avalanche while skiing with her family in the Mont Blanc massif, underscoring the dangers of off-piste skiing.
Tragedy Strikes the Alps: Five Skiers Lose Lives in Avalanches
Tragedy Strikes the Alps: Five Skiers Lose Lives in Avalanches
Five skiers died in two separate avalanches in the French Alps, highlighting the dangers of off-piste skiing.
In a tragic day for the skiing community, three Norwegian skiers were killed instantly, with a fourth dying later from severe injuries, while a Swiss skier also lost her life in the Alps' treacherous conditions.
