KATHMANDU, APRIL 12

At least three sherpa climbers went missing in a crevasse when they were heading for Camp I from the base camp this morning, a source at the base camp said.

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Search efforts for the three Sherpa climbers, who went missing in the Khumbu icefall region after an avalanche took place between the Everest Base Camp and Camp I on Wednesday morning, have yielded no results so far.

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Three climbers were part of a expedition organised by Imagine Nepal Treks, an official at the Department of Tourism said.

Sherpa climbers missing in Everest crevasse unlikely to be found

The incident occurred between Camp I and the base camp when Sherpa climbers headed to Camp I carrying expedition logistics, the source confirmed.

"Three Sherpa climbers have gone missing in a crevasse when the icefall route collapsed this morning," a source told THT from the base camp.

Efforts are underway to search and rescue the missing climbers, the source added.

Details to follow.