Young Irish woman dies in climbing accident near Malaga

A young Irish woman has died in a climbing accident on a mountain range in Spain.

The Guardia Civil in Spain confirmed that the incident happened yesterday evening on a mountain range in El Chorro, a popular mountain climbing area near Malaga.

The Department of Foreign Affairs said it is aware of the case and is providing assistance.

A spokesperson said: "As with all consular cases, the department does not comment on the details of individual cases".