An avalanche struck a camp in Nepal on Monday, resulting in the tragic loss of five foreign climbers and two Nepali guides, according to officials.

The avalanche also left five foreign climbers injured at the base camp of Mount Yalung Ri, situated at an elevation of 16,070 feet. Details about their nationalities and identities have not been released.

The U.S. State Department has acknowledged the incident, with a spokesperson informing Fox News Digital that efforts are underway to collect more information.

“The safety and security of U.S. citizens is the highest priority for the U.S. Department of State,” said the spokesperson. “We are closely monitoring the developments and are prepared to offer consular support.”

While Mount Everest often draws the spotlight, the tragic event occurred on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal, where seven lives were claimed by the avalanche on Monday. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

Rescue crews were reaching the site on foot. A rescue helicopter attempted to reach the site, but bad weather forced it to turn back. Nepal’s Armed Police Force spokesperson Shailendra Thapa said it will try again Tuesday at dawn.

Mount Yalung Ri is an 18,370-foot peak. It’s considered suitable for beginners with no previous experience climbing high mountains.

Nepal is home to eight of the world’s 14 tallest mountains, including Mount Everest.

Earlier this month, a South Korean climber died after getting caught in a powerful storm while attempting to summit a Himalayan peak just south of Mount Everest.

Villagers ascend the mountain during rescue efforts to reach hundreds of hikers trapped by heavy snow at tourist campsites on a slope of Mount Everest.  (Lingsuiye via AP)

In the autumn months, climbers often scale smaller peaks before the rainy season and winter months.