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Helicopters collide near Mount Everest, killing 1, Nepal Police say

Helicopters collide near Mount Everest, killing 1, Nepal Police say

Also reported by Al Jazeera

Summary

Two helicopters collided while attempting to land at a helipad in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district near Mount Everest on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, Nepal Police said. One passenger died and another was injured, according to police.

Key Facts

  • The collision happened as both helicopters attempted to land at a helipad in Solukhumbu district.
  • A livestream weather camera reportedly recorded the crash at about 8:11 a.m. local time.
  • One helicopter was a commercial cargo craft carrying a pilot as its only passenger, according to local news site Everest Today.
  • The other helicopter carried a pilot and two tourists, Everest Today reported.
  • One tourist reportedly died at the scene; another passenger was injured, police said.
  • Nepal was in its autumn trekking season, while the high-traffic Everest climbing season had ended.
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