Avalanche

Sixth soldier dies after avalanche in French Alps

A Hungarian belonging to the French Foreign Legion became the sixth soldier to die following an avalanche in the Alps last week, the Army said in a statement.

Jan 26, 2016, 01:24 AM IST

Seven dead in French Alps avalanche: Official

Seven people were killed Tuesday when an avalanche swept them away in the French Alps, a local official told AFP, the deadliest snowslide to hit the popular mountain range this year.

Sep 15, 2015, 19:05 PM IST

Five dead, two missing in French Alps avalanche: Official

Five people died and two others were missing Tuesday after an avalanche in the French Alps, a local official told AFP.

Sep 15, 2015, 17:39 PM IST