One dead after two helicopters collide near Mount Everest in Nepal
Summary
Two helicopters collided while attempting to land near Mount Everest base camp in Nepal, killing one person and injuring two. Authorities identified the person killed as a 47-year-old Indian national; a New Zealand national and a Nepali pilot were injured.Key Facts
- The collision happened on Tuesday in Pheriche village, about 4,200 metres (13,780 feet) above sea level.
- Both helicopters were attempting to land just below Mount Everest base camp.
- Online footage showed people running to safety after the aircraft crashed into the ground.
- Authorities have not said how many people were aboard the two helicopters.
- Helicopters regularly operate in the region, where there are no roads, including to evacuate sick or exhausted trekkers and guides.
- A hotel along the route to Everest base camp caught fire the previous week; heavy snowfall hindered firefighting, and no deaths or injuries were reported.
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