An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv chopper crashed in Gujarat’s Porbandar on Sunday during a routine training sortie, killing all three people onboard. Two pilots and one aircrew member were the victims of the unfortunate incident, as per officials.
The helicopter experienced technical difficulties, resulting in the crash at the Coast Guard Air Enclave in Porbandar. The helicopter crashed in an open field and was up in flames, showed videos of the incident. A few people on the ground were also reportedly injured in the crash.
#BREAKING | Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashes in India's Gujarat during a routine sortie. #GujaratHelicopterCrash pic.twitter.com/5ytyoR4gPV
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The identities of the victims have not been revealed yet. The Indian Coast Guard is investigating the incident, and further details are awaited.
