Helicopter Crash Near Everest Base Camp Kills Indian Tourist

CBS News · world

Two helicopters collided Tuesday while attempting to land near Mount Everest's base camp in Nepal, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The aircraft were transporting trekkers during the popular trekking season. The crash occurred in Pheriche village at an altitude of 13,780 feet. A 47-year-old Indian tourist died, while a New Zealand passenger and a Nepali pilot were injured. Helicopters are crucial for transporting sick or exhausted individuals from the high-altitude region due to the lack of roads.