Excursionists perish in Alpine landslide
COURMAYEUR - A Milanese married couple has died after they were hit by a landslide whilst driving through Val Ferret at the foot of Mont Blanc, local rescue workers said.
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COURMAYEUR - A Milanese married couple has died after they were hit by a landslide whilst driving through Val Ferret at the foot of Mont Blanc, local rescue workers said.
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