KATHMANDU (Monitoring Desk): Two helicopters collided while attempting to land near Everest Base Camp in Nepal’s mountainous region, killing a foreign passenger and injuring one other person.
According to initial reports, the incident occurred at around 8:15 a.m. local time in Pheriche, Nepal. Both helicopters were operated by Fish Tail Air and Air Dynasty and collided while attempting to land.
Rescue operations began immediately after the accident, while the injured person is being provided with medical treatment.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident. The exact cause of the accident has not yet been established, and further details regarding the damage to both helicopters and the affected individuals have not been released.