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Two helicopters collide near Mount Everest base camp
An Indian tourist dies and a New Zealander is injured when two helicopters crash while landing in Nepal during peak trekking season.
In brief
An Indian tourist dies and a New Zealander is injured when two helicopters crash while landing in Nepal during peak trekking season. A forty-seven-year-old Indian tourist died and a New Zealander was injured when two helicopters collided near Mount Everest's South Base Camp on Tuesday. Originally reported by Abc.
Collision near Everest base camp
Two helicopters collided while trying to land below Mount Everest's South Base Camp on Tuesday. A forty-seven-year-old Indian tourist was killed and a New Zealander was injured in the crash.
Peak season for trekking
The helicopters were ferrying trekkers who had been hiking to the base camp during one of the busiest seasons. Heavy snow had covered the route before weather improved on Sunday, allowing thousands to move around.
Operators and rescue efforts
The helicopters were operated by Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air.Fishtail Air said its helicopter was carrying passengers rescued from the Everest region.The New Zealander was transported to Kathmandu for treatment.
What matters most
A forty-seven-year-old Indian tourist died and a New Zealander was injured when two helicopters collided near Mount Everest's South Base Camp on Tuesday.
