Accidents - Two people killed by avalanche on Mont Blanc
Two people have been killed by an avalanche at the foot of Mont Blanc. A total of eight people were affected by the accident on Thursday afternoon in the French Alps, according to the Haute-Savoie prefecture. One person was slightly injured, the others remained unharmed.
According to media reports, the skiers were skiing off-piste near the Saint-Gervais-les-Bains ski resort. The avalanche reportedly broke loose at around 2300 meters. Mont Blanc (also spelled Mont Blanc, Monte Bianco in Italian, White Mountain in German) is the highest mountain in the Alps.
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The tragic incident happened in the heart of the French Alps, specifically near the renowned Mont Blanc. Emergency services were swiftly dispatched to the scene following the deadly avalanche. Unfortunately, this isn't an isolated incident; France has experienced numerous emergency situations due to avalanches in the Alpine region over the years.
Source: www.stern.de
