Avalanche in Nepal's Manang kills 1 person, Dutch national missing

Avalanche in Nepal's Manang kills 1 person, Dutch national missing

An avalanche in Manang in Nepal has killed a local trekking guide on Saturday morning. Another person, a Dutch national, was also reported missing in the avalanche.

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Avalanche in Nepal Manang kills 1 person, Dutch national missing

The names of the victims were yet to be released by the authorities. According to the media sources, the duo was trekking in the Annapurna region.

Further details of the incident are awaited.

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Avalanche in Nepal Manang kills 1 person, Dutch national missing

Nepal’s Manang town is a popular destination for trekking among foreigners. The famous trekking point, Annapurna Circuit, is at an altitude of 3,519 meters.

- PTC NEWS