Three ski mountaineers suffered a serious accident on Monte Rosa, when they fell into a crevasse during their ascent. The incident took place at around 1:30 PM on Vincent Pass, at an altitude of 4000 meters. Rescuers managed to extract two of the mountaineers, an Italian and a French national, both of whom were transported to a hospital in Aosta with injuries that are not life-threatening. However, the situation remains grim for the third mountaineer, who is still trapped approximately 30 meters deep in the crevasse, with little hope of recovery.

The two rescued individuals were part of separate climbing teams, and initial reports suggest that the French mountaineer slipped first, prompting the two Italian climbers to attempt a rescue, ultimately leading to their fall into the crevasse as well. The ongoing rescue attempts are being conducted by local alpine rescue teams, including the Valle d'Aosta Alpine Rescue, the financial police alpine rescue team from Cervinia, and the Alagna Alpine Rescue team. These rescuers are experienced, but conditions and the depth of the crevasse complicate the efforts to reach the remaining climber.

This tragic incident highlights the dangers associated with high-altitude climbing and skiing, especially in challenging terrains like Monte Rosa. The rescue operations showcase the dedication and expertise of the alpine rescue teams in Italy, but they also raise questions about the risks climbers take and the safety measures in place to prevent such accidents in the future, as the possibility of recovering the missing climber alive becomes increasingly uncertain.