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Five dead in French Alps avalanche Five climbers dead in French Alps avalanche in Pelvoux
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Five climbers killed and two missing as avalanche strikes in Pelvoux district of French Alps, officials say Five climbers have been killed and two are missing after an avalanche in the Pelvoux district of the French Alps, officials say.
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. The avalanche happened at around midday local time on the 4,000m-high (13,000ft) Dome de Neige des Ecrins mountain, according to reports.
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The Dome de Neige is said to be is popular among climbers due to its relatively easy routes to the summit.