Noted mountaineer Nirmal Purja was among 10 climbers reported dead after an avalanche in Pakistan, according to NBC News and other outlets. The incident has been described as a deadly disaster involving a group of climbers on a mountain expedition.
Purja, also known as Nims Purja, was a world-renowned climber whose death was confirmed by his company, according to reports. Other coverage linked the disaster to a climb on Broad Peak, though further details about the expedition and the circumstances of the avalanche were not immediately provided.
Reports said all 10 climbers swept away by the avalanche were confirmed dead. The incident has drawn attention in the international mountaineering community because of Purja’s prominence and his record of high-altitude climbs.
Authorities and expedition representatives were expected to provide additional information about the victims and the recovery effort. The reports did not give further details about the timing of the avalanche or the identities of the other climbers.