Sikkim, Apr 4: Seven tourists including a child are feared dead and many others are reportedly trapped under snow after a massive avalanche near Sikkim’s Nathu La mountain pass today.
“By 3 PM, 14 persons were rescued and taken to nearby Army medical facility. However, seven persons succumbed. The other seven persons were administered first aid and returned to Gangtok,” the Army said in a statement.
Massive avalanche has taken down approximately 5-6 vehicles along with 20-30 tourists on way to Nathu La are, said the Army.
It is also reported that as many as 150 tourists were present at the location. Incident took place at around 12.15 pm at 15th Mile in Jawaharlal Nehru road connecting Gangtok with Nathu La.
Nathu La Pass, at a height of 4,310 metres (14,140 feet) above sea level, is situated on the border with China and is a major tourist destination.
