At Least 10 Killed, 26 Injured In Avalanche In Pakistan's North - Reports
Umer Jamshaid Published May 27, 2023 | 11:37 PM
A snow avalanche killed at least 10 people and injured 26 others in northern Pakistan on Saturday, media reported
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 27th May, 2023) A snow avalanche killed at least 10 people and injured 26 others in northern Pakistan on Saturday, media reported.
The disaster struck the Astore district of the Gilgit-Baltistan region, Geo tv reported.
The broadcaster cited deputy police chief in the region Tufail Mir as saying that a control room had been set up in the area to facilitate rescue efforts.
An army helicopter as well as a team of doctors and rescuers also arrived at the site to recover the victims, the report said.
Recent Stories
Nazish Jahangir denies viral screenshots, calls them fake
38 minutes ago
Govt likely to hike electricity price once again
59 minutes ago
Bismah Maroof announces immediate retirement from international cricket
1 hour ago
Malala expresses unwavering support for Gaza people
2 hours ago
Selection committee dissolved over Pakistan women cricket team's poor performanc ..
4 hours ago
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz in police uniform at Chung police center
4 hours ago
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 25 April 2024
6 hours ago
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 25 April 2024
6 hours ago
Mired in crisis, Boeing reports another loss
15 hours ago
Session Awarding Ceremony 2024 held at Cadet College Muzaffarabad
15 hours ago
Austrian ski great Hirscher to make comeback under Dutch flag
16 hours ago
Pakistan, Japan agrees to convene 'Economic Policy Dialogue'
16 hours ago