Officials in Pakistan reported that 10 climbers died after being caught in an avalanche, with noted mountaineer Nirmal Purja among the victims. The incident occurred during a mountaineering expedition in Pakistan, according to reports.
The avalanche swept away the climbers, and officials later confirmed the deaths. Some reports said 11 people were hit by the avalanche, while the confirmed toll was 10 fatalities.
Purja’s death has drawn particular attention because of his prominence in international mountaineering. Reports described the disaster as occurring during a climb of Broad Peak, one of the major peaks in Pakistan’s mountain region.
The incident is among a series of deadly accidents that can affect expeditions in the country’s high-altitude areas, where avalanches and rapidly changing conditions pose significant risks. Details about the other victims and the circumstances surrounding the response were not provided in the available reports.
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