Indian Naval Chetak helicopter crashes near Vishakhapatnam

Mangalore Today News Network

Vishakhapatnam, June 02:  A Chetak helicopter belonging to the Navy on Wednesday crashed into a river near Anakapally town, about 50 kilometres from Vishakhapatnam, injuring the pilot and three others onboard.

According to initial reports, the pilot and three trainee pilots were injured, DIG Visakhapatnam range Swomya Mishra said.

The mishap occurred when the chopper touched a high tension wire while flying low near Sarada river bridge, the DIG said.

All the injured have been admitted to a local government hospital, he said.
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