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Avalanche kills 10 on Broad Peak

Expedition lost contact after avalanche

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An avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan has killed 10 climbers, including renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja. The climbers were part of an expedition led by Purja.

An avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan, killing 10 climbers.8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 The climbers were part of an expedition led by Nirmal Purja.8,5,4,3,2,1 Nirmal Purja was a renowned British-Nepali climber.8,5,4,3,2,1

The expedition lost contact with its base camp after the avalanche.7 Search teams were trying to recover the bodies of the climbers.5 Nirmal Purja was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.4

A major search was launched after the avalanche struck the expedition.3 The confirmation of the deaths ended hopes of a rescue.3 Nirmal Purja's expedition company confirmed his death.5,2

The avalanche occurred on the world's 12th-highest mountain.1

Today it is with profound sadness and immense heartbreak that we confirm that Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak.
Nirmal Purja's expedition company2

Donde los medios no están de acuerdo

  • The number of climbers caught in the avalanche is disputed, with reports ranging from 10 to 11.8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1

Por qué importa

  • Broad Peak is a mountain located in Pakistan.7,3

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