Fatal Accident in Ardèche: Woman Falls into Flood-Created Sinkhole

A 58-year-old woman died after falling into a hole formed by recent severe flooding in Ardèche, prompting safety warnings from local authorities.

The incident occurred in Burzet, a region heavily impacted by exceptional rainfall and flooding.
Despite a security perimeter, the woman approached too closely and was swept 400 meters by the La Bourges river.
Emergency responders were unable to save the victim, whose body was later recovered.
The Ardèche department experienced unprecedented rainfall, leading to significant damage and evacuations.
Authorities have lifted weather alerts but continue to warn of ongoing dangers from high water levels and potential landslides.