A helicopter crash in Sri Lanka has resulted in six fatalities, according to military sources cited by AFP on Friday.
A helicopter crash in Sri Lanka has claimed the lives of six individuals, AFP reported on Friday, citing the country’s military. The brief report did not include further information regarding the cause of the crash, the type of helicopter involved, or the identities of those killed.
Authorities have not yet released official statements or confirmed additional details about the incident. The situation is reportedly under investigation.
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