Huge brawl on Mt Everest over photo spot

Footage shows the moment a punch-up erupted between two men on Mount Everest after they got into a petty argument.

Footage shows the moment a punch-up erupted between two men on Mount Everest after they got into a heated argument about photo angles.

The brawl broke out last Tuesday when two couples were on the viewing platform next to the Everest Elevation Measurement Monument.

According to local media, the couples were discussing best angles for their photos before things took a nasty turn.

An argument soon turned into a fight over the best spot to take a photograph.

A punch-up erupted between two on the viewing platform next to the Everest Elevation Measurement Monument over the best spot to take a photograph. Picture: NewsFlare

Footage shows two men brawling while a woman in a light blue coat attempts to separate them before another woman chimes in and repeatedly starts kicking one of the men.

The men could be seen rolling around on the floor. Picture: NewsFlare

A woman tried to stop them before another chimed in and repeatedly started kicking of the men. Picture: NewsFlare

An Everest border police officer reportedly noticed the commotion and managed to separate the fighting men.

According to the Daily Mail, it is unclear whether any of the tourists involved in the brawl were injured but involved parties were taken into custody and are now being investigated over the fight.

Authorities are handling the case according to legal procedures and will provide updates to the public in due course, according to a statement.