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6 dead, 8 critically injured after Mari Petroleum helicopter crashes in North Waziristan – Pakistan

At least six people died while eight were critically injured after a helicopter of the Mari Petroleum Company Ltd (MPCL) crashed near the Shewa oil field in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s North Waziristan, a statement issued by the company said on Saturday.

According to the statement, the helicopter providing personal transportation crashed after its engine failed, adding that relief operations by the armed forces and other institutions were ongoing.

It stated that a total of 14 passengers were onboard — including three foreign pilots when the incident occurred. Consequently, it said six people were killed while eight others were injured.

The accident occurred due to technical reasons and it had nothing to do with the security situation in the area, it said.

KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of life in separate statements.

They termed the development an unfortunate incident and sought a report on the accident from the higher authorities.

The two extended condolences to the families of those who died in the incident and prayed for early recovery of those injured, directing the provision of all possible medical facilities to them.

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