Four people were found shot to death Wednesday in a car near Lake Annecy in the eastern French alps, according to local authorities.

A young girl was also found injured in the BMW car registered in Britain. Police in the city of Chevaline are currently working on affirming the names and nationalities of the victims of the incident.

Meanwhile, the British Foreign Office has said it is also looking into the incident.

The region where the bodies were found is a well-known water sports and tourist destination.