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AvalancheStrikes French Alps Resort of Tignes

by Associated Press

   French officials say an avalanche has struck the Alpine ski resort of
   Tignes, and rescue services have launched a search.
   The Savoie prefecture said the avalanche struck on Tuesday morning
   without giving details about potential casualties. French media
   reported that several skiers have been caught up when the avalanche
   hit.
   Police forces in Tignes confirmed they are currently intervening.
   Four snowboarders died last month in Tignes in another avalanche near
   the resort.