Avalanche Sweeps Away Tourists in Northeast India; 7 Killed

Soldiers clear snow from an avalanche near Nathu La mountain pass in India's Sikkim state on April 4, 2023. Indian Army via AP

NEW DELHI—An avalanche swept away a group of tourists in the Himalayas in northeastern India on Tuesday, killing at least seven and injuring 11, officials said.

Army spokesperson Lt. Col Mahendra Rawat said rescuers pulled out at least 23 tourists from the snow and took them to a hospital for treatment.