Status of 4 healthcare workers, pilot in chopper crash unknown, says minister
Dzulkefly Ahmad says a medical officer, an assistant medical officer and two nurses were on board the helicopter that crashed earlier today in Sarawak.
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad has stated that the status of four healthcare workers and the pilot aboard a crashed BO-105 helicopter remains unknown. The passengers on the flight included a medical officer, an assistant medical officer, and two nurses. The ministry is currently in contact with their families for support. The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia confirmed the helicopter crashed near the Long Lellang STOLport while carrying out a Flying Doctor Service mission.
Dzulkefly cautioned the public against spreading unverified information about the incident. Sarawak police are still conducting search and rescue operations, which they say may take up to 10 hours due to travel difficulties caused by haze. The police noted that villagers near the crash site are currently assisting with the rescue efforts.
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