Indian national killed after two helicopters collide near Everest base camp

BBC News Tuesday 03 November 2026, 11:51 UTC 1 min read

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Two helicopters crashed just metres from the ground after trying to land at the same spot near the base camp.

Indian (ORG) Everest (LOCATION)

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