A British coach driver has died after a crash in the French Alps left 29 passengers needing hospital treatment.
A crane lifts the charred wreckage of the bus near Alpe d'Huez The bus was ferrying staff back to Britain following the end of the ski season when it veered off the road near Alpe d'Huez and burst into flames.
Investigations into the crash are ongoing, but early suggestions indicate the vehicle may have had problems with its brakes.
Twenty three passengers were unharmed, with many escaping the burning wreckage by jumping from windows.
UK travel organisation Abta said the Britons were staff who were on their way home on Tuesday after working for a Brighton-based ski company at Alpe d'Huez and other resorts.
Investigations suggest the bus may have had brake problems At least four people were said to have been seriously injured with those hurt being treated in local hospitals.
A local police spokesman said: "There was apparently a problem with the coach's brakes.
"The driver seems to have lost control on a steep bend in the road and his vehicle crashed into rocks. It burst into flames but everyone is now out.
"Some passengers escaped by jumping out the windows."
Firefighters sift through the wreckage of the bus A Skibound spokesman said: "Twenty nine passengers have been taken to hospitals in the area, four of which are being treated for more serious injuries.
"The further 23 passengers have escaped injury and are now with police and counsellors in a local hotel."
He added: "Our thoughts are with those who have been involved in the accident and their relatives. The names of any injured parties will not be released until all next of kin have been notified."
Abta said there were two drivers and 51 passengers on board the coach, with the passengers having finished the ski season after working for Skibound Holidays in various resorts across the French Alps.
Four people onboard the bus are reported to be in a critical condition A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are aware of the tragic incident involving British nationals in the Isere region of southern France.
"We are in touch with the local authorities and are providing consular assistance."
The route, which has formed part of the Tour de France cycle race, is infamous for its treacherous hairpin bends.
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