6 killed, 8 injured as Mari Petroleum helicopter crashes in North Waziristan

6 killed, 8 injured as Mari Petroleum helicopter crashes in North Waziristan

Islamabad (Web Desk/Agencis): At least six people were killed and eight others were eight were injured after helicopter operated by Mari Petroleum crashed shortly after take-off in North Waziristan on Saturday.

According to preliminary reports, Mari company spokesperson confirmed that a helicopter operated by Mari Petroleum, a leading oil and gas exploration company in Pakistan, crashed in North Waziristan due to a technical fault in the engine.

The cause of the technical fault is still unknown and is being investigated by Mari Petroleum and relevant authorities.

The helicopter was carrying 14 people, including three Russian pilots and a Pakistani crew member.

The crash occurred in a remote area of North Waziristan. Rescue teams were promptly dispatched to the scene.

According to sources, the wounded have been shifted to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Thal.