Three climbers killed in tragic fall amid harsh weather in northern Spain


MADRID, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Three climbers lost their lives on Saturday in a tragic accident in Moncayo National Park, located in the Aragon region of northern Spain, the Spanish Civil Guard confirmed.

The local police received an emergency call around 14:00 local time (1300 GMT) reporting an accident in the mountainous area known as "La Escupidera" -- a notoriously hazardous section of the park, especially under adverse weather conditions. The area was experiencing strong winds and snowfall at the time.

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