Two helicopters collide near Everest base camp, killing Indian tourist

· Security · Nepal

Two helicopters collided near Mount Everest base camp, killing an Indian tourist and injuring a New Zealander, officials said. The two aircraft crashed just metres from the ground after trying to land at the same spot, the BBC reported. Nepal's mountainous terrain and busy tourist season make helicopter flights to the Everest region a common but risky mode of transport for trekkers and climbers. Authorities are investigating the collision.

Why it matters：The crash highlights safety risks in Nepal's lucrative Everest tourism sector, which depends on helicopter access and could face tighter operating rules.

Key points

  • An Indian tourist was killed and a New Zealander injured.
  • The helicopters collided metres from the ground while trying to land.
  • Authorities are investigating the cause.

Sources (original reporting)

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