The five helicopter passengers were Mexican nationals, officials said.
July 11, 2023, 5:00 AM
Six people, including a pilot, were killed in a helicopter crash near Mount Everest in Nepal on Tuesday, local officials said.
Five tourists — all Mexican nationals — were onboard a sightseeing aircraft when it crashed near Lamjura Pass in the Solukhumbu District, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal said in a statement.
Five bodies have been recovered, the aviation authorities said.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
ABC News’ Joe Simonetti contributed to this story.
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