A tragic helicopter crash in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has resulted within the deaths of six individuals and accidents to eight others, as reported by a safety official on Saturday. The chartered flight, carrying staff of an oil firm, skilled engine failure shortly after takeoff, reported AP.
Initially, the demise toll was reported as seven, with three Russian nationals—two pilots and a crew member—believed to be on board.Nevertheless, the official didn’t verify whether or not they had been among the many deceased. This data was shared below the situation of anonymity on account of restrictions on media communications.
The crash occurred throughout an emergency touchdown try, throughout which the tail rotor struck the bottom. Preliminary assessments point out no indicators of sabotage involving the Mi-8 helicopter. The injured people have been transported to a army hospital within the city of Thal for remedy.
“A technical fault occurred within the helicopter whereas taking off,” the official said. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is at present underway.
The crash web site is situated in Shewa, roughly 200 kilometers (124 miles) southwest of Peshawar, the provincial capital.
