Two helicopters collide on Mount Everest, killing one and injuring another

Two helicopters collided while attempting to land near Mount Everest in Nepal on Tuesday, killing a 47-year-old Indian man and injuring a passenger. The crash occurred at an altitude of about 4,200 meters.

A disaster at 4,200 meters: Two helicopters collided and crashed today (Tuesday) on Mount Everest, near the village of Phuriche. Local authorities reported one fatality, a 47-year-old Indian resident, and two injured, including a passenger from New Zealand who was transferred to Kathmandu for medical treatment. The collision occurred as the helicopters attempted to land at a camp on the mountain, likely while transporting trekkers during the popular trekking season. In recent days, heavy snow covered the route, but since Sunday the weather has improved. The number of people on board the aircraft is not yet clear. The article notes that footage of the incident was circulated on social media.