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British climber dies in Italian Alps British climber dies in Italian Alps
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A British soldier has died while climbing in the Italian Alps, it has been reported.A British soldier has died while climbing in the Italian Alps, it has been reported.
The 30-year-old fell 1,000 metres (3,280ft) from a precipice on Mont Blanc, according to the Italian news agency Ansa.The 30-year-old fell 1,000 metres (3,280ft) from a precipice on Mont Blanc, according to the Italian news agency Ansa.
He reportedly began his ascent on the French side of the mountain but fell on the Italian side. His body was transported to the town of Courmayeur.He reportedly began his ascent on the French side of the mountain but fell on the Italian side. His body was transported to the town of Courmayeur.
Italian police confirmed that a climber died at 8am on Wednesday.Italian police confirmed that a climber died at 8am on Wednesday.
A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesman said: "We are aware of reports of an incident involving a British national in Italy and we are urgently looking into them. We stand ready to provide consular assistance."A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesman said: "We are aware of reports of an incident involving a British national in Italy and we are urgently looking into them. We stand ready to provide consular assistance."
According to Ansa, the victim lost his rucksack during the fall. It was reported that the man was climbing with a partner, who was unharmed.According to Ansa, the victim lost his rucksack during the fall. It was reported that the man was climbing with a partner, who was unharmed.
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