article_snippet: A skier nearly lost A skier after A skier was clipped by a plane making an emergency landing on the French Alps.
article_snippet: Emergency services said A skier suffered a 'near amputation'.
article_snippet: A skier has nearly lost A skier after A skier was clipped by a plane making an emergency landing on the French Alps near Avoriaz (stock image above)
article_snippet: The accident happened at the popular ski resort of Avoriaz close to the border with Switzerland.
article_snippet: Above, a stock photo of a rescue helicopter .
article_snippet: A post written before the accident on the Facebook page for Avoriaz read: 'The slopes of Avoriaz are ready!
article_snippet: The accident comes just two days after two helicopters crashed in Argentina, leaving eight French nationals including three Olympic stars dead.
highlights_snippet: Skier was evacuated to hospital but Skier current condition is not known .