Air travel is not always synonymous with safety. Contrary to what one might think, collisions do not only affect land roads.
In the sky too, planes can collide, reminding us that the risk of accidents spares no mode of transport.
This was notably the case in Nepal, where two helicopters collided in the Mount Everest region. The accident claimed the life of a 47-year-old Indian national and injured two others.
The accident occurred on Tuesday, November 3, as the two aircraft were attempting to land just below Everest Base Camp. Everest is the highest peak in the world.
Images shared on social media show a scene of panic, with more than a dozen people running for cover as the two aircraft crash to the ground.
The number of people on board the two helicopters remains unknown. Initial findings suggest a communication problem between the pilots, said the director general of Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority.
Cheick Omar Ouedraogo
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