A British woman has died after colliding with another UK tourist in a ski crash in France. 

While on a black slope at the Les Arcs resort, the 65-year-old woman reportedly lost control of her skis and crashed into another skier. 

She was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The fatal crash reportedly took place earlier today, January 14, at around 10.30am. According to news outlet Le Dauphine, the woman, who remains unnamed, crashed head-on into a 35-year-old man while on the difficult black slope of the Aiguille Rouge run.

The British man is said to have suffered a broken leg and was rushed to a local hospital. Both victims were reportedly wearing helmets.

Investigations are underway into the exact cause of the accident, with it still unclear how the woman died. 

Black slopes are considered the most difficult due to their steep and challenging drops. Expert skiers advise against using them. 

The tragedy comes just days after an avalanche struck a group of skiers in Italy’s northern Piedmont region.

Three people were reportedly killed, according to mountain rescuers. The avalanche hit around 12pm on Sunday. The two survivors were airlifted to hospital, while the other three were dragged downhill for several hundred metres.