# Famed climber Nirmal Purja and nine others die in Pakistan avalanche

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- France 24, 2026-08-01 06:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20260801-famed-climber-nirmal-purja-nine-others-die-in-avalanche-in-pakistan

> British-Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, known for his mountaineering achievements, died together with nine other expedition members after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan. His climbing company confirmed the deaths on Saturday. The group was taking part in an expedition on the Pakistani mountain when the avalanche occurred. Ten members of the expedition were killed in the disaster.

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