KATHMANDU, MAY 05

Captain Surendra Poudel and two others have been airlifted to the Kathmandu-based Nepal Medicity Hospital while one injured in the chopper crash has died in Tumlingtar, said sources.

The deceased has been identified as Bhabin Gurung from Bhotkhola, Sankhuwasabha.

Earlier on Friday afternoon, a Simrik Air helicopter had crashed in Siprung of Bhotkhola Rural Municipality, Sankhuwasabha district.

"Locals had reported that the Simrik Air helicopter was involved in an accident. Detailed information about the situation was still being gathered. We have requested a helicopter for rescue operation from the Home Ministry," said Mohanmani Ghimire, Assistant Chief District Officer of Sankhuwasabha, as quoted in the RSS.

READ MORE: Simrik air helicopter crashes in Sankhuwasabha, no casualties