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| Seven climbers dead in French Alps avalanche in Pelvoux | Seven climbers dead in French Alps avalanche in Pelvoux |
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| Seven climbers have been killed and another seriously injured in avalanche in the Pelvoux region of the French Alps, officials say. | |
| The avalanche happened at around midday local time (10:00 GMT) on the 4,000m-high (13,000ft) Dome de Neige des Ecrins mountain, according to reports. | The avalanche happened at around midday local time (10:00 GMT) on the 4,000m-high (13,000ft) Dome de Neige des Ecrins mountain, according to reports. |
| Foreigners are among the dead but nationalities are yet to be revealed. | Foreigners are among the dead but nationalities are yet to be revealed. |
| The Dome de Neige is said to be popular among climbers because of its relatively easy routes to the summit. | The Dome de Neige is said to be popular among climbers because of its relatively easy routes to the summit. |
| The avalanche hit three groups of climbers, officials told local media. Rescuers are still checking to determine there were any more victims. | The avalanche hit three groups of climbers, officials told local media. Rescuers are still checking to determine there were any more victims. |
| Christian Flagella, a local police commander, said conditions were currently "winter-like" in the area. | Christian Flagella, a local police commander, said conditions were currently "winter-like" in the area. |