Helicopter carrying four people crashes near Paud in Pune, one injured

PUNE: A private helicopter belonging to an aviation company crashed near Paud village in Pune on Saturday while en route from Mumbai to Hyderabad.

The helicopter losing altitude (right) just before crashing.

“The helicopter had four people on board, including the captain. Following the crash, the captain sustained injuries and was immediately hospitalised. The remaining three passengers are reported to be in stable condition,” according to Pune Rural Police SP Pankaj Deshmukh.

The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, and authorities are currently assessing the situation for any further developments. (ANI)