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Nepal guides killed as avalanche hits Everest
At least 12 Nepalese guides preparing routes up Mount Everest for commercial climbers have been killed by an avalanche in the deadliest mountaineering accident ever on the world's highest peak, officials and rescuers have said. The men were among a large party of Sherpas carrying tents, food and ropes who headed out in bright sunshine in an early morning expedition on Friday ahead of the main climbing season starting later this month, according to the AFP news agency.
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