Deadly Avalanche Strikes Italian Ski Resort, Two Killed, One Critical

• Two skiers died and one was critically injured after an avalanche hit Val Veny at Courmayeur ski resort in north-west Italy.
• Three men were skiing off-piste in the Couloir Vesses when a large avalanche descended.
• One skier died instantly, another en route to the hospital, and the third is in critical condition at Le Molinette Hospital.
• Search and rescue involved 15 rescuers, three canine units, and two helicopters.
• The Aosta Valley has a three out of five avalanche warning, indicating dangerous and unstable snow conditions.