Several hikers were injured in a fresh avalanche at the Armancette Glacier. Rescue teams are racing against time in a tense search and rescue mission.
Political Leaders Express Sympathy
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin and President Emmanuel Macron quickly voiced their condolences to the victims and their families.
Danger Lurks: Avalanche Risk Remains
Authorities warned that another avalanche could still hit the area. The victims are believed to be part of a hiking group caught in the deadly slide.
Tragic History Haunts Armancette Glacier
This is not the first incident on this treacherous glacier. Back in 2014, two brothers lost their lives in a similar avalanche.
