BREAKING NEWS: Rescue Helicopter Crashes While Evacuating Flood Victims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR: A helicopter engaged in flood relief and rescue operations has crashed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while airlifting stranded flood victims to safety, officials confirmed.
The helicopter, reportedly belonging to the provincial government, went down during an evacuation mission in a remote area severely hit by ongoing flash floods. Initial reports suggest that poor visibility and severe weather conditions may have contributed to the crash.
Rescue teams have been dispatched to the crash site. The number of casualties remains unconfirmed, but emergency responders are racing against time to locate survivors.
The helicopter was part of the ongoing relief efforts across KP, where devastating monsoon rains and flash floods have already claimed over 146 lives.
More details are expected to emerge soon.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.
