World News
Home > World News
Three killed in Nepal chopper-plane collision
TIWN
TIWN
PHOTO : TIWN
Kathmandu, April 14 (IANS) At least three people were killed on Sunday when a plane collided with a parked helicopter while taking off from an airport in Nepal's Lukla town, a major gateway to Mt Everest.
The police said the incident occurred at around 9.10 a.m. at the Tenzing-Hillary Airport after the Summit Air plane took the wrong direction on take-off and hit the chopper, reports The Himalayan Times.
Four people, including the pilot of the helicopter, have been injured in the incident and were airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment.
According to airport official, two victims died on the spot while the third succumbed to his injuries at a hospital.
The plane had no passengers onboard during the collision.
Add your Comment
Comments (0)
More World News
- 71 killed, 67 injured in rain-related accidents in Pakistan
- NASA head Nelson says China hiding military presence in space
- Israel vows 'appropriate response' if Iran attacks its territory
- Musk confirms India visit, to meet PM Modi
- Multinationals view India as alternative manufacturing base; investments 'strong': UN