At least 25 killed in Pakistan avalanche

At least 25 people were killed after they were buried in an avalanche while digging for gemstones in a remote area of north-western Pakistan, a regional police chief said today.

At least 25 killed in Pakistan avalanche
Fri, 30 Dec, 2005 - 08:02

At least 25 people were killed after they were buried in an avalanche while digging for gemstones in a remote area of north-western Pakistan, a regional police chief said today.

Ataullah Wazir said the incident happened yesterday in the area of Kohistan, 210 miles north-east of Peshawar, where snow has fallen in recent weeks.

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