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Pune Helicopter Crash: Chopper With 4 On Board Crashes Amid Heavy Rain; Pilot Injured
Early reports indicate that all four individuals on board have survived.
A helicopter crash occurred in Pune on Saturday, amid heavy rain. Early reports indicate that all four individuals on board have survived.
According to reports by ANI, a private helicopter belonging to a private aviation company crashed near Paud village in Pune district while en route from Mumbai to Hyderabad. The incident involved four passengers. According to SP Pankaj Deshmukh of Pune Rural Police, the pilot sustained injuries and was hospitalized, while the other three passengers were in stable condition. The SP said, " Around 2:15 pm, a helicopter crashed due to air turbulence in the Paud Police Station area. It is the helicopter of a private charter company...one pilot got injured and 3 co-passengers sustained minor injuries...further probe is underway..."
Authorities are currently assessing the situation, and further details are awaited as the investigation continue