British Woman Dies After Collision on French Alps

British Woman Dies After Collision on French Alps , A 62-year-old British woman tragically died after colliding with another skier on a black run in the French Alps. The accident happened on Tuesday, January 14, at 10:30 am local time on the Aiguille Rouge mountain in Les Arcs, Savoie, south-eastern France.

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The collision happened on a black run at the Les Arcs resort in Savoie, south-eastern France.

Collision on a Difficult Slope

The woman lost control of her skis while descending a challenging black run and crashed into a stationary 35-year-old British man. Philippe Janin, the slope safety director at Les Arcs, said the impact was extremely fast and violent due to the slope’s steepness and speed. Both skiers wore helmets during the collision.

British skier dies in horror collision in French Alps

Emergency Response and Fatal Outcome

Emergency services arrived quickly, including ski rescuers and an emergency doctor, but they could not save the woman. She died shortly afterward from traumatic shock. The man, who suffered a fractured tibia-fibula, received treatment at the Arc 2000 medical center.

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Investigation Underway

Local authorities are investigating the incident to understand how it happened. According to reports, the man may have been standing in a gully when the woman hit him from behind. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office confirmed they are supporting the woman’s family and working with local officials.

Each year, collisions on French slopes result in an average of 10 deaths, according to Domaines Skiables de France. About half involve skiers hitting each other. Despite safety measures, officials at Les Arcs emphasized that high-speed descents on steep terrain carry significant risks.

(Source: BBC Report)