Nepal glacier collapse kills more than 1,000, 38 Australians missing

A glacier collapsed in Nepal last week, sending floods through the Trishuli River valley. More than 1,000 people died. Thirty-eight Australians are reported missing, including a couple on a Mount Kailash pilgrimage tour.

Why it mattersAustralian families are scrambling for news about loved ones. The disaster has killed over 1,000 people and left more than 4,000 reported missing.

AustraliaThe government has confirmed it holds grave concerns for 38 Australians missing in the disaster, with the Department of Foreign Affairs assisting relatives in getting DNA samples to authorities.

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