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Helicopter crash in Sri Lanka kills six military personnel

Helicopter crash in Sri Lanka kills six military personnel

Sharjah 2409-05-2025
A Bell 212 helicopter had crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir in central Sri Lanka with a dozen armed forces personnel on board, according to Reuters.
Six died after they were rescued and rushed to hospital, Sri Lanka Air Force spokesman Group Captain Eranda Geeganage said.

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