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Indian Coast Guard ALH Dhruv Crashes During Training Sortie at Porbandar Airport, Three Dead
Jan 5, 2025, 08:52 AM
An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed during a routine training sortie at Porbandar Airport in Gujarat on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board. The incident occurred at approximately 12:10 pm while the helicopter was attempting to land. The crew, which included two pilots and one air crew diver, were rescued from the wreckage and rushed to a hospital but succumbed to their injuries. The crash prompted an immediate response from emergency services, including fire brigades and medical teams. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and no official statement has been issued by the Coast Guard as of yet.
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