Punch-up... on Mount Everest! Couples brawl after getting into a petty argument while taking photos at the top of the world

A brawl broke out between two couples on Mount Everest after getting into a petty argument.

Footage shows two men and two women, who are reportedly Chinese, as they clash on the viewing platform next to the Everest Elevation Measurement Monument on June 25.

The men can be seen rolling around on the floor as they punch each other, while the woman in the light blue coat is trying pull one of the men away.

Meanwhile the second woman, wearing a black coat, joins in and kicks one of the grappling men repeatedly. 

Witnesses told local media that both couples were on the platform talking about the best angles for their holiday photo when their argument over the best photo spot escalated into the fight.

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

It is unclear whether any of the tourists involved in the brawl were injured. 

The 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.

This is not the first brawl breaking out on Everest. In 2013, a British climber and his two colleagues said they feared they would be killed as they were attacked by Sherpas. 

Jonathan Griffith said they were punched, kicked and had stones thrown at them by up to 150 Sherpas in an extraordinary confrontation as they headed towards the summit of the world's highest mountain.

The three men ended up running for their lives down a treacherous glacier to escape the 'out-of-control mob' and were forced to abandon their attempt on the summit.