Tragic Helicopter Crash During Mountain Rescue Mission Claims One Life
In a tragic incident during a high-altitude rescue operation, a helicopter crash in the mountainous region of Lorestan Province has resulted in one fatality and left several others injured, with one individual reported to be in critical condition.
The Rescue Mission and the Crash
The emergency began on Friday when a climber in the “San Boran” heights of the Oshtorankuh mountain range near the city of Azna issued a distress call. In response, a rescue helicopter was dispatched from Kermanshah Province to locate and assist the individual. According to officials, the helicopter was carrying a team of five mountain rescue specialists and four flight crew members.
Mehdi Pazouki, an official, confirmed to the Mehr News Agency that the helicopter was involved in an accident while attempting to land at the designated site at approximately 5:00 PM local time. The incident caused the aircraft to lose radio contact.
Casualties and Ongoing Relief Efforts
Pazouki provided a somber update on the casualties. “Unfortunately, one of the passengers has lost their life, and another member of the Red Crescent rescue team is in a critical condition,” he stated. He further clarified that the other occupants sustained injuries and have been secured at a shelter on Oshtorankuh. This allows rescue teams to carry out the necessary procedures for treating and evacuating the wounded.
Contradicting earlier reports from a provincial official who had stated all passengers were safe, the latest information confirms the single fatality and multiple injuries. Pazouki emphasized that the situation is under control and that specialized relief forces are actively managing the condition of the injured.
A Coordinated Emergency Response
Demonstrating a swift and coordinated response, six additional rescue teams have been deployed to the remote crash site. Officials have stressed that relief operations are continuing uninterrupted to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved. The focus remains on providing critical medical care and facilitating the safe extraction of the rescue team and crew.