Peshawar (Khyber Mail): A chartered helicopter belonging to Mari Petroleum Company crashed near the Shewa Oil Field in North Waziristan shortly after takeoff due to a technical fault.
The MI-8 helicopter was carrying 14 passengers, including three foreign Russian pilots and crew members. Sources report that six individuals lost their lives in the crash, while eight others sustained injuries.
The accident was attributed to engine failure, with no evidence of sabotage found. The injured have been transported to CMH Thal and are being airlifted for further medical treatment.
Investigations into the crash have been initiated.