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Helicopter collision near Mt Everest captured on camera

BBC News •
November 03, 2026 • 02:37 PM
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An Indian tourist was killed and two others were injured, officials say, after two helicopters crashed while landing.

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Two helicopters collided while attempting to land near the base camp of Mount Everest on Tuesday.

An Indian tourist was killed while a passenger from New Zealand and a pilot were injured, officials told the BBC.

The moment was caught on camera and has been verified by the BBC.

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The Kathmandu Post
5d ago
Jijivisha stitched Everest onto a red-carpet suit. Nothing came from Paris, Milan or New York.

Jijivisha stitched Everest onto a red-carpet suit. Nothing came from Paris, Milan or New York.

Designer Shavona Shrestha’s clothing label made an ivory silk suit for Thinley Lhamo to wear at the premiere of ‘Tenzing’, using Nepali silk, stones and artisans. It is the label’s boldest argument yet for Nepali couture.

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The Australian Financial Review (AFR)
6d ago
This exec and climber has a peak he wants to conquer. It’s not Everest

This exec and climber has a peak he wants to conquer. It’s not Everest

While property adviser Jon Cheesbrough has made it to Everest Base Camp, it’s another of Nepal’s perilous peaks that he has his sights on.

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