An avalanche on Broad Peak near K2 in Pakistan is reported to have killed 10 people, including mountaineer Nirmal Purja, according to multiple news outlets. The incident occurs in the region around K2, one of the world’s highest peaks, where climbers commonly operate during the climbing season.
Both reports state that Purja is among the fatalities and that the total number of deaths is 10. Details on the exact cause, timing, and rescue or recovery operations are not provided in the excerpts. The reports also do not specify whether the victims were part of a single expedition or multiple teams.
Local authorities and mountaineering communities typically treat avalanche deaths in high-altitude terrain as major incidents due to the difficulty of access and the risks posed by ongoing unstable conditions. Further reporting would be expected to clarify the circumstances, including weather, the location of the avalanche, and the identities of the other victims.
