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Two French skiers have died after an avalanche swept them away near Courmayeur in northern Italy, according to local media reports. A third skier was rescued and remains in critical condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The avalanche struck the Vesses canal above Courmayeur, at the foot of the Mont Blanc massif in the Aosta Valley, local outlet Corriere Torino<\/a> reported. The three men were skiing off-piste when they were caught in the slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Italy\u2019s Aosta Valley Alpine Rescue service said three people were involved. One died at the scene, a second died later in the emergency room, and the third was transferred in serious condition to San Giovanni Bosco Hospital in Turin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corriere Torino reported that about 15 rescuers from Alpine Rescue and Italy\u2019s Guardia di Finanza mountain unit responded, along with a doctor, three canine teams and two helicopters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courmayeur is a major alpine resort town on Italy\u2019s northwest border with France and sits near the Mont Blanc tunnel linking the two countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it is not a primary competition venue, it lies within the broader Alpine region hosting events for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, which are currently underway across northern Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities have not released additional details about the victims beyond confirming they were French nationals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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