One dead after coach carrying British skiers crashes in Alps
Tuesday, 16 Apr, 2013
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One person has been killed and several are seriously injured after a coach carrying Britons crashed in the French Alps, according to French police.
The crash happened at 1400 BST near the Alpe d’Huez ski resort, according to the BBC
The Foreign Office said it was aware of a "tragic incident involving British nationals" in the Isere region of southern France.
"We are in touch with the local authorities and are providing consular assistance," a spokeswoman said.
According to local media, the bus was carrying passengers home following a week-long break, but crashed as it travelled down a steep mountain road, which has 21 hairpin bends.
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