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Rockslide kills one and injures another on Mont-Blanc as climbers descend

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A fatal accident occurred today when a falling stone killed an Italian climber while seriously injuring his companion in the massif du Mont Blanc, marking what appears to be the last day before winter returns this year's climbing expeditions.

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    An alpinist has died and another was seriously injured following a stone fall on the Mont-Blanc mountain range.
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    The incident occurred within days of March 19th, with reports emerging from multiple French-speaking media outlets between late evening hours. The victim is identified as an Italian climber in several sources.
Mar 20 Reports confirmed a death and serious injury caused by rockfall on the Mont-Blanc massif (Bfmtv).
Mar 19, 23:54 News outlets published reports stating an Italian alpinist was killed while another climber suffered severe injuries due to falling stones.