A British woman has died in a skiing accident in the French Alps.
The 53-year-old victim was skiing on a blue run - a ski run suitable for novices - in the popular resort of La Plagne when she lost control and hit a tree on Monday morning.
She died of her injuries at the scene despite the efforts of a mountain rescue team.
The Foreign Office confirmed it was providing assistance to the victim's family and was liaising with local officials.