Kathmandu, Nov 3: At least one foreign national was killed and a Nepali citizen injured after two helicopters collided and crashed while attempting to land at a snow-covered site in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district near Everest Base Camp.The helicopters involved in the collision belonged to Fish Tail Air and Dynasty Air, Chief of Police Solukhumbu Mausam Tamang said.According to reports, the two helicopters crashed into each other as they were approaching the landing site.Small helicopters are widely used in Nepal’s Himalayan region to transport tourists, climbers and essential supplies, besides carrying out emergency evacuations.However, aviation operations in the region are particularly challenging due to its rugged terrain and rapidly changing weather conditions.Nepal is home to eight of the world’s 14 highest mountains, including Mount Everest, and attracts thousands of international climbers and trekkers every year.Further details about the circumstances leading to the collision and the identities of those involved are awaited.
Nepal helicopter crash: Foreigner killed as two choppers collide near Everest base camp
