Helicopter Crash in North Waziristan Leaves Six Dead, Eight Injured A tragic helicopter crash in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Saturday resulted in the deaths of six people and left eight others injured. The MI-8 helicopter, chartered by Mari Petroleum, was carrying 14 passengers when it encountered a technical issue shortly after taking off from the Shewa oil field. While attempting an emergency landing, the helicopter’s tail rotor struck the ground, causing the crash. Mari Petroleum confirmed the technical fault, stating that although the helicopter initially made contact with the ground, it lost control shortly afterward. Rescue and evacuation operations, supported by the Pakistan Army, are ongoing, with the injured being transported to the nearest hospital. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash, and further details will be released as they become available. This incident underscores the risks associated with air travel in remote areas.
