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A helicopter crashed in Pune, resulting in the deaths of two pilots and an engineer.
The aircraft was engulfed in flames upon impact, making it challenging to identify whether it was a government or private helicopter.
Rescue operations were promptly initiated, with the cause of the accident yet to be determined, although dense fog in the area is suspected to have contributed to the mishap.

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The incident happened around 6:45am

Helicopter crashes in Pune; 2 pilots, engineer killed

By Tanya Shrivastava

Oct 02, 2024

10:28 am

What's the story

A helicopter crash in Pune's Bavdhan area on Wednesday morning has left three people dead. Among the deceased are two pilots and an engineer. The incident happened around 6:45am in a hilly area, just after the helicopter took off from a nearby golf course helipad.

Crash details

Helicopter crash in Pune: What we know so far

The helicopter burst into flames upon impact, making it difficult to determine whether it was a government or private aircraft. Senior Inspector Kanhaiya Thorat from the Hinjewadi police station told news agency PTI, "It is yet to be ascertained whose helicopter it was as it is currently up in flames." Images and videos from the scene show the helicopter ablaze with thick smoke billowing out.

Rescue efforts

Rescue operations underway 

After the incident, four fire tankers from the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) rushed to the spot. The exact cause of this tragic accident is still unclear. However, police officials have hinted that the dense fog in the area might have played a role in the mishap. Further reports are awaited.