Seven People killed in New Zealand helicopter crash

Wellington, Nov 21:  At least seven people were killed on Saturday in a helicopter crash at New Zealand’s Fox Glacier. The helicopter wreckage was located in a crevasse on the glacier, but rescuers were unable to reach due to the difficult terrain, Radio New Zealand reported.

Operator, Alpine Adventures said the single-engine Squirrel helicopter took off from the Fox and Franz Heli Services base on a scenic flight. The victims comprised the pilot and six passengers. The cause of the crash remains unknown. (IANS)