Brit tourist, 50, dies after ‘high speed’ crash and suffering cardiac arrest while skiing off-piste in French Alps
A BRIT tourist has died after a "high speed" crash while skiing off-piste in the French Alps.
The man, 50, went into cardiac arrest and suffered serious injuries in the horror accident at the Meribel ski resort.
A ski station operator who witnessed the incident described the man as "taking off" into the air before landing at a "very high speed", reports the
Emergency services, including mountain rescuers and a helicopter, rushed to the scene, where the man was pronounced dead.
Skiers who witnessed the crash are said to be in "shock" and are receiving psychological support.
French police are investigating the incident.
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The incident happened in the Saulire sector of the resort, where the world skiing championships are taking place.
Meanwhile, an American skier, 21, died after plunging 650ft in Upper Savoie mountains.