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Epoch Times
12-05-2025
- General
- Epoch Times
Helicopter Crash in Sri Lanka Kills 6 Military Personnel
A helicopter crash in Sri Lanka has killed six military personnel, an Air Force official said on Friday. A Bell 212 helicopter had crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir in central Sri Lanka with a dozen armed forces personnel on board. Six died after they were rescued and rushed to the hospital, Sri Lanka Air Force spokesman Group Captain Eranda Geeganage said. 'The helicopter was assigned to conduct a grappling exercise at a passing-out parade. Four special forces personnel and two Air Force gunmen died of their injuries,' Geeganage told Reuters. He declined to give details on the possible reason for the crash.
Business Recorder
09-05-2025
- General
- Business Recorder
Helicopter crash in Sri Lanka kills six military personnel
A helicopter crash in Sri Lanka has killed six military personnel, an Air Force official said on Friday. A Bell 212 helicopter had crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir in central Sri Lanka with a dozen armed forces personnel on board. Six died after they were rescued and rushed to hospital, Sri Lanka Air Force spokesman Group Captain Eranda Geeganage said. Sri Lanka's bondholders sign off on $12.55bn debt overhaul 'The helicopter was assigned to conduct a grappling exercise at a passing-out parade. Four special forces personnel and two Air Force gunmen died of their injuries,' Geeganage told Reuters. He declined to give details on the possible reason for the crash.
Dubai Eye
09-05-2025
- General
- Dubai Eye
Helicopter crash in Sri Lanka kills six military personnel
A helicopter crash in Sri Lanka has killed six military personnel, an Air Force official said on Friday. A Bell 212 helicopter had crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir in central Sri Lanka with a dozen armed forces personnel on board. Six died after they were rescued and rushed to hospital, Sri Lanka Air Force spokesman Group Captain Eranda Geeganage said. "The helicopter was assigned to conduct a grappling exercise at a passing-out parade. Four special forces personnel and two Air Force gunmen died of their injuries," Geeganage told Reuters. He declined to give details on the possible reason for the crash.
Straits Times
09-05-2025
- General
- Straits Times
Helicopter crash in Sri Lanka kills six military personnel
A helicopter crash in Sri Lanka has killed six military personnel, an Air Force official said on Friday. A Bell 212 helicopter had crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir in central Sri Lanka with a dozen armed forces personnel on board. Six died after they were rescued and rushed to hospital, Sri Lanka Air Force spokesman Group Captain Eranda Geeganage said. "The helicopter was assigned to conduct a grappling exercise at a passing-out parade. Four special forces personnel and two Air Force gunmen died of their injuries," Geeganage told Reuters. He declined to give details on the possible reason for the crash. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Helicopter crash in Sri Lanka kills six military personnel
(Reuters) -A helicopter crash in Sri Lanka has killed six military personnel, an Air Force official said on Friday. A Bell 212 helicopter had crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir in central Sri Lanka with a dozen armed forces personnel on board. Six died after they were rescued and rushed to hospital, Sri Lanka Air Force spokesman Group Captain Eranda Geeganage said. "The helicopter was assigned to conduct a grappling exercise at a passing-out parade. Four special forces personnel and two Air Force gunmen died of their injuries," Geeganage told Reuters. He declined to give details on the possible reason for the crash.
