Avalanche kills six mountaineers in the Alps

Six mountaineers have died in the French Alps.

Sun, 26 Jun, 2011 - 13:08

Six mountaineers have died in the French Alps.

They appear to have been struck by an avalanche of snow and stones.

Their bodies have been found on a summit of almost 9,000 feet.

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