Disaster · Solukhumbu, Nepal · November 3, 2026

Two helicopters collide near Everest

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Nov 3, 6:51 AM ET

Two helicopters collided while landing in Solukhumbu, killing an Indian tourist. A New Zealander was injured.

Why it matters

It raises safety questions in a busy trekking season.

Background

Helicopters ferry trekkers to Everest base camp.

The story so far

1. Nov 3Two helicopters collide near Everest
2. Nov 4Two helicopters collide near Everest

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 3, 6:51 AM ET
• Euronews ↗Nov 3, 7:25 AM ET
• CBS News ↗Nov 3, 9:19 AM ET

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