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All on board martyred as Pakistan Army’s Mi-17 helicopter crashes near Muzaffarabad
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RAWALPINDI– An Mi-17 helicopter of Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad on Wednesday during take-off due to technical fault. ISPR said all personnel on board embraced Shahadat. There were no survivors. Rescue and recovery teams immediately reached the crash site. A board of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the exact technical cause of the accident. COAS & CDF Field Marshal Asir Munir and all Ranks Pakistan Army express deep grief over the tragic loss of precious lives and extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
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