Four killed as helicopter escorting Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf crashes
Monday, October 8, 2007
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At least four people have died after one of three military escort helicopters accompanying Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf crashed in Kashmir.
The medium-lift Super Puma helicopter was shadowing one carrying the president when the rear of the rotorcraft burst into flame, forcing an emergency crash landing. An army brigadier, two soldiers and a PTV cameraman were killed, and four more were injured, including presidential spokesman Major General Rashid Qureshi. The injured are being treated at a hospital in Muzaffarabad. The pilot walked away unharmed.
It is thought to be an accident caused by a technical fault.
The helicopters were visiting the scene of a devastating 2005 earthquake to mark the anniversary of the disaster. The president ultimately reached his destination.
Sources
- "4 Pak security officers killed in army helicopter crash" — Xinhua, October 8, 2007
- "Army helicopter escorting Musharraf crashes in Kashmir, killing 4 soldiers" — International Herald Tribune, October 8, 2007
- "Helicopter escorting Musharraf crashes; four killed" — The Hindu, October 8, 2007