Sri Lankan Bell 212 Helicopter Crash Kills 6 - The State Signal

Sri Lankan Bell 212 Helicopter Crash Kills 6

ByThe State Signal

SRI LANKA – A Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed in North Central Province on Friday, killing 6 military personnel. The Bell 212 helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir during a training mission – local media reported.

Sri Lankan Bell 212 Helicopter Crash Kills 6 - The State Signal

A total of 12 people were aboard the chopper when it crashed.

It added that the deceased included two Sri Lanka Air Force gunners and four special forces personnel.

The chopper took off from the Hingurakgoda Air Force Base for a training operation as part of a graduation ceremony at the Special Forces Training School in Maduru Oya area.

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