twenty sixth February 2024
The accident occurred within the commune of Mont-Dore. Three others have been injured. An investigation is underway. . NEW
The avalanche befell on Sunday at an altitude of 1,600 metres above the village of Mont-Dore in an space referred to as the Val d’Enfer, the prefecture of the Puy-de-Dôme division mentioned in an announcement.
It’s within the mountainous Auvergne area of central France.
Three different folks have been injured and a significant search operation was launched.
50 rescuers together with specialised mountain police have been concerned, together with canine specifically educated to search out victims of avalanches.
The mayor of Mont-Dore, Sebastien Dubourg, praised these concerned within the rescue.
The realm is to the west of Lyon and south of Clermont-Ferrand.
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It’s understood the folks have been from the French Alpine Membership of Vichy and have been going up a slope with crampons and ice axes when the avalanche occurred round 1.30 pm.
An investigation has been opened by the native public prosecutor’s workplace.
The prefect of the Puy-de-Dome area, Joel Mathurin, has despatched his condolences to the households and family members of the victims.
Skiers and climbers within the space are being requested to train excessive warning.
We’ll carry you additional particulars as they’re launched.
