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Eleven die in deadly scramble on the roof of the world

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Nepal promised to re-write its mountaineering rules after at least 11 fatalities this spring on Mount Everest.As the climbing season came to an end, veterans blamed the carnage on the world’s highest mountain on unruly pileups by rookie adventure-seekers.Eight others, including four Britons, two Americans and an Australian died elsewhere in the bleak Himalayas.This report by Vikram Roy who travelled to Kathmandu, is presented by Michael Fitzpatrick.Click the 'play' button above to listen or subscribe to our podcast by searching 'RFI international report'.

Mountain climbers lining up to stand at the summit of Mount Everest earlier this season.
Mountain climbers lining up to stand at the summit of Mount Everest earlier this season. AFP Photo/Project Possible
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