A Pakistan Army Aviation MI-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday. The accident happened during take-off after a technical fault developed, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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ISPR said all personnel on board embraced martyrdom. No survivors were reported.
Rescue and recovery teams quickly reached the crash site. They started recovery operations immediately after the accident.
Authorities have ordered a board of inquiry to determine the exact cause of the crash.
In a statement, ISPR said Field Marshal Asim Munir and all ranks of the Pakistan Army expressed deep grief over the loss of lives.
The military paid tribute to the martyred personnel. It also extended condolences to their families.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed sorrow over the incident.
The prime minister paid tribute to the personnel who lost their lives. He also offered condolences to the bereaved families.
Officials have started an investigation into the accident. Recovery efforts at the crash site are continuing.
