At Least 10 Killed, 26 Injured In Avalanche In Pakistan's North - Reports
Sumaira FH Published May 28, 2023 | 12:10 AM
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 28th 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.
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