Two British climbers die in French Alps

Two British climbers have died in the French Alps, the Foreign Office has confirmed.


The men, aged 22 and 24, were climbing near the town of Chamonix, when they fell more than 2,500ft to their deaths on Friday, according to reports.


A FCO spokeswoman said on Monday: "We can confirm that two British climbers have died in the French Alps. Their families have been informed and we are providing consular assistance."


The double tragedy follows the death of Scottish medical student Robbie Cammack, 19, who was killed in the same region less than four weeks ago.


Their families have been told and are receiving consular assistance, a Foreign Office spokesman said.


It comes less than four weeks after Scottish medical student Robbie Cammack, 19, died in the same region.


Mr Cammack, from Moray, died on the Massif du Mont Blanc on 10 June.