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| Five climbers die in Austria's Zillertal Alps | Five climbers die in Austria's Zillertal Alps |
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| Five mountain climbers have died and another was seriously injured in the Austria's Zillertal Alps, according to the country's Red Cross. | |
| The climbers were climbing at around 2,000 metres on Mount Gabler and roped together when they fell. | |
| Five rescue helicopters were sent to the scene but only one climber survived and is now being treated in a Salzurg hospital. | |
| The cause of the incident is currently unknown. Emergency responders are working to recover the bodies. | |
| The nationalities of the dead climbers have not yet been released. | |
| Mount Gabler is in the municipality of Krimml, around 266 miles west of the capital, Vienna. | |
| The Zillertal Alps are a popular area for hiking and climbing. | |
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