A foreign national was killed and another person injured after two helicopters collided while landing in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district, in the Mount Everest region, on Tuesday morning.
The helicopters, operated by Air Dynasty and Fishtail Air, reportedly collided at around 8:11 am at Pheriche, located in Ward 4 of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality.
According to information shared by the District Police Office and reported by The Kathmandu Post, the accident occurred during landing operations. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
One Foreign National Killed, Passenger Injured
Police confirmed that one foreign national died in the incident, while another passenger sustained injuries. The identity of the deceased had not been established at the time of reporting.
Inspector Mausam Tamang, information officer at the District Police Office, said authorities were collecting further details about the accident.
Cause of Helicopter Collision Remains Unknown
The exact cause of the collision has not yet been determined. Investigators are examining the incident and gathering information about the helicopters and their landing operations.
Pheriche is a Himalayan settlement in the Khumbu region and serves as an important stop for trekkers and climbers travelling towards Mount Everest.
The accident has raised fresh concerns about aviation safety in Nepal's mountainous terrain, where helicopter services play an important role in passenger transport, tourism and emergency evacuation.
Further details about the passengers, the condition of the injured person and the cause of the collision are awaited as the investigation continues.
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