KATHMANDU: Two helicopters collided while attempting to land near Pheriche in Nepal’s Everest region, killing one foreign passenger and injuring another person.
The accident involved helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty. The two aircraft reportedly collided while attempting to land at Pheriche, a popular stopover in the Everest region.
According to initial reports, the crash occurred at around 8:15 AM local time. Dramatic footage of the incident has also emerged, showing the moment the helicopters collided.
Authorities confirmed that one foreign passenger was killed, while another person sustained injuries in the accident.
The cause of the collision remains unknown and is currently under investigation by the relevant authorities.