A Pakistani mountaineer has died after being struck by an avalanche on K2 (8,611 m), the world’s second-highest mountain, during an ascent from Base Camp to Camp I.

The deceased has been identified as Muhammad Iftikhar Hussain, a resident of Sadpara near Skardu, a village known for producing some of Pakistan’s skilled high-altitude climbers. His body is being transported to Skardu and will be laid to rest in his hometown.

Some of the other climbers also sustained minor injuries, according to the reports. Updates to follow.