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[UPDATED] Helicopter Carrying Health Officials Has Crashed In Cameron Highlands

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Sarah Yeoh October 26, 2022

Cover image via Pahang Fire and Rescue Department

A helicopter carrying a pilot and five health officials has reportedly crashed in Brinchang, Cameron Highlands.

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The accident occurred at around 1.15pm, where the helicopter had departed from Sultan Azlan Shah Airport to Brinchang, reported NST.

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Rescuers at cameron highlands — Photo via Fire and Rescue Department Malaysia

Only minor injuries

The Pahang Fire and Rescue Department posted an update in a Facebook post, where it stated that four passengers and the pilot suffered light injuries, while one had a broken pelvis.

All of them received treatment at the crash site before they were taken to a safe area.

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Crashed helicopter at cameron highlands — Photo via Pahang Fire and Rescue Department

Helicopter pilot rescued — Photo via Pahang Fire and Rescue Department

The rescue operation is still ongoing.

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