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Helicopter Crash Near Pune Kills Three; Cause of Accident Under Investigation
A tragic helicopter crash occurred near Bavdhan Budruk village in Pune, Maharashtra, early Wednesday morning, claiming the lives of three individuals on board. The incident was reported to the Hinjewadi Police Control Room by local residents shortly after the chopper went down.
Chopper Crashes Near Oxford Golf Club Helipad
According to preliminary reports, the helicopter crashed just 1.5 kilometers away from the Oxford Golf Club helipad after taking off. The ill-fated aircraft had two pilots and an engineer on board. The crash site, located in a hilly area near the Bavdhan region, is believed to have caught fire immediately after impact, as confirmed by police officials.
Emergency Teams Respond to the Crash
Pimpri Chinchwad Commissioner of Police Vinay Kumar Chaubey stated, “Our teams along with fire department vehicles have reached the spot.” Emergency responders, including two ambulances and four fire tenders, were quickly dispatched to the scene to manage the situation and recover the bodies.
Cause of Crash Yet to Be Determined
The crash took place at approximately 6:45 AM. While the exact cause remains unclear, initial reports suggest that poor weather conditions and low visibility in the hilly terrain might have contributed to the accident. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash and assess the circumstances leading up to the tragic incident.
Ownership and Flight Details Awaited
Details about the ownership of the helicopter and the purpose of the flight are yet to be ascertained. The authorities are working to gather more information about the aircraft and its recent flight history.
As the investigation unfolds, more updates are expected to shed light on the incident. This tragic event has raised concerns about flight safety in challenging weather conditions, and the findings of the ongoing probe will be closely monitored.
