Colombo, May 9, 2025 (AFP) - Six killed in Sri Lanka helicopter crash: military

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2025-05-09

A Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed on Friday, killing six of the 12 people on board, the military said. The personnel were taking part in a demonstration flight and preparing for a rope jump when their Bell 212 plunged into a lake at Maduru Oya, east of capital Colombo, a military official told AFP. They had been due to perform a "fast-roping" manoeuvre during a graduation ceremony of Special Forces commandos, showcasing their skills at de......

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