France: snowfalls wreak deadly havoc in the Alps • FRANCE 24 English

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, a series of avalanches struck the French Alps following an intense spring snowstorm, resulting in the death of a 27-year-old British man at the Val Thorens ski resort. Authorities closed the resort and issued avalanche warnings across the region, advising residents and visitors to stay indoors due to the high risk of further slides.
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