Avalanche hits school party in French Alps

PARIS

At least two people including a fourteen-year-old student were killed in an avalanche occurring in Alps region of France on Wednesday, according to media reports.

Three people were critically injured in the incident and they were taken to a hospital in Grenoble city. Genderma and first aid teams launched an rescue effort for the missing five people in the region.

BFM television channel announced the avalanche occurred a group of secondary degree students and their teacher went on a mountain trip.