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Radio Shropshire,2 mins

Eric spoke to the father of Gareth Douglas who is climbing Mount Everest and felt the earthquake in Nepal.

Eric Smith

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A powerful earthquake has struck Nepal - with reports of fatalities, dozens of people injured and many buildings in the capital Kathmandu left in ruins. Gareth Douglas, a young man from Bridgnorth sold his house and packed in his job, to fulfil a dream of climbing Mount Everest. He is currently on Mount Everest and he felt the quake - and has been in touch with his family. Eric Smith spoke to his father, Steve.

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