A military chopper that was flying near Coonoor in the Nilgiris
district crashed. At 1:00 a.m. today, an
army helicopter crashed near Coonoor in the Nilgiris district. More than ten
army officers were reportedly flying aboard a helicopter to attend the ceremony in Wellington. According to preliminary accounts, three people's bodies were retrieved from the collision.
Meanwhile,
collector Afridi stated that more than ten
army officials were on board the crashed helicopter, three of them were brought to the Nilgiris
government Hospital with significant injuries, while the bodies of three others were retrieved. What he will do after he leaves the
office is uncertain at this time." As
collector Abrid put it. Meanwhile,
army Chief of Staff General Bipin Rawat is alleged to have traveled by helicopter as well.
The chopper was on its way to Wellington from Sulur Airbase. There were 14
people on board, including high authorities. Four
people were discovered deceased. Official confirmation is still pending. A medical team is its route from
coimbatore to aid the troops. As per initial reports, the
accident happened due to excess fog and the pilot has completely lost the control of the chopper and it has ended in sudden crash and still, an inquiry has been announced.