Indian national killed as two helicopters collide in Nepal
An injured foreigner is receiving treatment in Lukla after the collision occurred at a helipad in the Solukhumbu district on Tuesday.
An Indian national was killed and a foreigner was injured after two helicopters collided while landing at a helipad in Nepal's Solukhumbu district on Tuesday, according to The Tribune.
The collision involving helicopters operated by Air Dynasty and Fishtail Air occurred around 8.11 am local time at Pheriche in Ward 4 of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality.
Pheriche is located on the route to the Mount Everest Base Camp, which is 150 km northeast of Kathmandu.
Police Inspector Mausam Tamang said the identity of the deceased foreign national has not yet been established.
The injured passenger is being treated at a hospital in Lukla, and authorities noted there was no fire following the crash.
The cause of the accident remains unknown as the District Police Office investigates the incident and gathers further details.