Six killed in chartered helicopter crash in North Waziristan

A Mari Petroleum Company chartered helicopter crashed near the Shiwa Oil Field in North Waziristan shortly after takeoff due to a technical fault.

The MI-8 helicopter had 14 passengers on board, including three foreign Russian pilots and crew members, Express News reported,

According to sources, the crash resulted in the deaths of six people, while 8 others were injured.

The injured have been shifted from the crash site to CMH Thal, and further transportation via helicopter is underway.

Sources state that the crash occurred due to engine failure, and no evidence of sabotage has been found.

The helicopter experienced a technical fault immediately after takeoff, and while attempting an emergency landing, the tail rotor hit the ground. Investigations into the incident have been initiated.