North Waziristan Helicopter Crash: 6 Dead, 8 Injured

A tragic helicopter crash occurred in North Waziristan, resulting in the loss of six lives and injuring eight others. The chartered helicopter, operated by Mari Petroleum Company, was taking off near the Shiv oil field when it experienced a technical fault, specifically engine failure [no specific document ID cited, as this is the user’s query].

Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and the administration of Mari Petroleum Company.

The helicopter, a Mi-8 model, had 14 passengers on board, including three Russian pilots and crew members. The injured have been transported to CMH Thal for medical treatment. An investigation into the accident has been launched to determine the cause of the technical fault .

Investigation and Response

• An investigation into the accident has been initiated to determine the cause of the technical fault.
• The injured have been transported to CMH Thal for medical treatment.
• Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and the administration of Mari Petroleum Company.