British woman killed in French Alps avalanche

A British woman has died in a French Alps avalanche.

The 45-year old was caught in the avalanche while hiking near Mont Blanc with two other people.

A rescue and medical ream were sent by helicopter but could not revive her.

An investigation was launched.

The local public prosecutor’s office said there was a French Alps avalanche warning Level 3 in place at the time.

Mont Blanc is Western Europe’s highest mountain at 4,810 metres.