This picture, taken by helicopter, displays how mountainous the region the plane crashed in is.
First images of the crash site where the doomed Germanwings aircraft came down have been revealed.
A picture of the area where the plane is believed to have crashed has been taken by a helicopter, and seems displays how mountainous the region is.
Meanwhile, Germanwings have confirmed that 150 people were aboard the Airbus A320 when it crashed in the southern Alps, two more than what was originally estimated.
The French president has told reporters that it will be several hours before rescue teams can reach the crash site.
Heavy weather has been recorded over the region the plane is believed to have crashed at.
In a statement, Germanwings manager Oliver Wagner said: “I promise that we will do everything to clear up the events thoroughly. We are endlessly sorry for what has happened.”
Rescue teams have been pictured gathering and preparing to leave for the crash site from Barcelonnette.
Rescue teams gather near Barcelonnette preparing to leave for the crash site
Rescue teams gather near Barcelonnette preparing to leave for the crash site
France plane crash: First images of area near crash site revealed
