BREAKING: At least 4 people killed after avalanche in French Alps

At least four people have died after an avalanche buried skiers in the French Alps.

According to CNN, nine people are said to be buried in snow at the ski resort of Tignes.

Local news station, BMFTV, have reported that a mountain guide and eight to nine skiers were swept away when the snow fell in an off-piste part of the resort.

The avalance was 400 metres wide, and there is "little hope" of finding people alive, the French National Police's general reserve said.

There are at least five people still missing, and two medical helicopters are on stand-by for those who remain in the snow.

More to follow…