- Efforts underway to recover people trapped under snow.
- Army team reaches spot to assist with rescue operation.
- 26 people sustain injuries in the avalanche.
At least 10 people were killed and 26 others sustained injuries when a snow avalanche hit the Astore district of Gilgit-Baltistan on Saturday.
Confirming the report, Deputy Inspector General of Police for Diamer-Astore Division Tufail Mir said a control room has been set up in the district to facilitate rescue operations and recover people from under the debris.
Rescue teams have reached the spot and attempts are being made to recover people trapped under the snow.
Army helicopter and a team of doctors, ambulance and rescue teams have also reached the spot and attempts are being made to recover people trapped under the snow.
GB Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid Khan expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and directed local authorities to initiate rescue operations.
