Key facts
- An avalanche struck Pakistan's Broad Peak.
- A 10-member climbing expedition went missing.
- Nirmal Purja is among the missing climbers.
- Purja is a renowned Nepali mountaineer.
- Purja is a former British special forces soldier.
- Purja is a record-breaking mountaineer.
- Contact with the group was lost Thursday afternoon.
- Four bodies have been recovered.
- Rescue efforts are ongoing for six remaining climbers.
- Harsh weather conditions are impacting rescue efforts.
A 10-member climbing expedition on Pakistan's Broad Peak has gone missing following an avalanche. Among the missing climbers is Nirmal Purja, a renowned Nepali mountaineer and former British special forces soldier known for his record-breaking achievements. Contact with the group was lost on Thursday afternoon. Four bodies have since been recovered from the mountain. Rescue efforts are currently underway for the remaining six climbers, but are being hampered by harsh weather conditions. The expedition was attempting to summit Broad Peak, one of the world's highest mountains.