Three navy officials martyred in chopper crash in Gwadar

ISLAMABAD: Three Pakistan Navy officials, two officers and a soldier, were martyred on Monday in a helicopter crash in Balochistan’s Gwadar, a spokesperson for the navy said.

The helicopter crashed during a training flight in Gwadar, added the statement.

“The helicopter crashed during the flight due to a possible technical fault,” the spokesperson said.

“As a result of the accident, two officers and one jawan of the Pakistan Navy lost their lives.”

The spokesperson said an investigation had been launched into the incident.