British teenager killed by avalanche on ski tour in Switzerland

The 18-year-old was killed on Tuesday after an avalanche struck in Meiringen resort, in the canton of Bern

Mountain rescue teams and a helicopter were deployed to help survivors (Bern Canton Police)

A british teenager has died after being hit by an avalanche while on a ski tour in Switzerland.

The 18-year-old was killed on Tuesday after an avalanche struck in Meiringen resort, in the canton of Bern at around 4.25pm. The teenager was originally from England but had been living in Bern.

Authorities are currently searching for a second person caught up in the avalanche. Their age and gender are unknown.