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Coast Guard ALH Dhruv Crashes at Porbandar Airport During Landing, Three Dead

Jan 5, 2025, 08:15 AM

An Indian Coast Guard ALH Dhruv helicopter crashed at 12:10 pm on Sunday during a routine training sortie in Porbandar, Gujarat, resulting in the deaths of all three onboard, including two pilots. The helicopter crashed while landing at Porbandar airport, causing an explosion. Emergency services, including fire brigade and medical teams, responded promptly, and the victims were transported to Bhavsinhji Civil Hospital in Porbandar. The incident has been confirmed by Indian Coast Guard officials.