Third Briton dies in French Alps avalanches in one week
Summary
A third British citizen died in a week due to avalanches in the French Alps. The avalanches happened while people skied off-piste—skiing on unmarked paths—which is considered risky. These incidents raised the death count to 28 for the area's winter season.Key Facts
- A British man and a Polish citizen died in an avalanche near La Grave, France.
- They were skiing off-piste, meaning away from marked trails.
- A second avalanche in nearby Valloire killed one person and critically injured two others.
- The winter season's death toll in the French Alps reached 28 with these incidents.
- The avalanche risk in La Grave was marked "high," a four on a five-point scale.
- The Valloire area's avalanche risk was at the maximum level of five.
- Local authorities are investigating the cause of the avalanches.
- The UK's Foreign Office is in contact with local authorities for assistance.
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