Punjab Newsline | Kathmandu
A horrifying helicopter collision at Nepal’s Everest Base Camp on Tuesday claimed the life of a foreign national and left another person seriously injured. The terrifying moment of the accident was reportedly captured on CCTV.
According to Nepal Police, two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air collided while attempting to land at a snow-covered location in the Everest region of Solukhumbu district.
Police official Mausam Tamang confirmed the incident, while Solukhumbu District Police Chief Nabin Raja Budhathoki said that a foreign national died on the spot. Another person sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
The two helicopters reportedly crashed during their landing attempts in the mountainous region. However, police have not yet disclosed further details about the identities of the victims or the exact circumstances that led to the collision.
The incident has once again drawn attention to aviation safety in Nepal's mountainous Everest region, where helicopter services are frequently used for tourist transportation, rescue missions and other operations.
