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18/03/2026

A helicopter has crashed in Ward No. 2 of Kepilasgadhi Rural Municipality in Khotang.

Assistant Chief District Officer Kopila Rai said that the helicopter was involved in a minor accident today.

The helicopter, operated by Air Dynasty, had gone to transport a शव (dead body). “The accident occurred while returning after unloading the body. There has been no human casualty,” she said.

One person has sustained a leg injury. Police have already reached the incident site.

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