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One dead after two helicopters collide in Nepal’s Everest region

One dead after two helicopters collide in Nepal’s Everest region
— Photo: Anadolu Agency

A foreign tourist was killed and a pilot injured when two helicopters collided while landing at the Pheriche helipad in Solukhumbu district. Rescue operations were underway.

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One person was killed when two helicopters collided while landing on Tuesday at the Pheriche helipad in Solukhumbu district, in Nepal’s Everest region, according to Anadolu Agency, citing local media.

The aircraft involved were operated by “Fishtail Air” and “Air Dynasty”.

A foreign tourist aboard the “Fishtail Air” helicopter died, while a pilot was injured, local media reported.

A “Simrik Air” helicopter had reached the crash site, and rescue operations were underway.

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