A tragic crash between two British skiers at Les Arcs leaves one dead and another injured.
A 62-year-old British woman has tragically passed away following a severe collision with another skier in the French Alps. The incident occurred at around 10:30am on Tuesday at the Les Arcs ski resort, located in the Savoie region.
The crash took place on a black slope of the Aiguille Rouge mountain. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and attempted to revive the woman, who had suffered traumatic shock. Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the site, according to local news outlet Le Dauphiné.
The other skier involved, a 35-year-old British man, was stationary on the piste at the time of the crash and sustained a broken leg. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Both skiers were reportedly wearing helmets during the incident.
An investigation into the cause of the collision is currently underway.
A spokesperson from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) confirmed to The Independent that they are providing support to the family of the deceased and are in communication with French authorities regarding the matter.
Les Arcs is a renowned ski resort in the French Alps, popular with skiers from around the world.
