Woman dies in ‘violent’ collision between two British skiers in French Alps
2 months, 1 week ago

Woman dies in ‘violent’ collision between two British skiers in French Alps

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A British woman has died in a “violent” crash with another skier on a French mountain slope. The 62-year-old was involved in the horror collision with another British national at the Les Arcs resort in the Savoie region at about 10.30am on Tuesday. A spokesperson for the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office told The Independent: “We are supporting the family of a British woman who has died in France and are in contact with the local authorities.” The Independent has approached Les Arcs resort for comment.

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