A massive rescue operation is underway after an avalanche killed one skier and left another missing in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir.

The avalanche at Khilanmarg saw at least five skiers trapped, so far one has been confirmed dead and three others have been rescued.

Footage from February 22 shows emergency services at the popular ski resort.

A skier has been killed and three others rescued with one gone missing after an avalanche hit Khilan Marg on Afarwat Peak in the famous ski destination Gulmarg on Thursday afternoon, an official said.

The official said that an avalanche hit Khilan Marg, trapping inside at least five foreign skiers. “Soon after, a massive rescue operation was launched at the site, which has so far resulted in the killing of a skier and rescue of three others," the official said adding “operation is underway to look for at least one skier believed to be trapped under the snow.”

The identities of the skiers, all believed to be foreigners, are not yet known.