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Pilot, four Health Ministry personnel confirmed dead in Long Lellang helicopter crash

MIRI, Sept 9 — A pilot and four Ministry of Health (MOH) personnel were confirmed dead after the Flying Docto...

Pilot, four Health Ministry personnel confirmed dead in Long Lellang helicopter crash

Yesterday afternoon, a tragic helicopter crash near the Long Lellang STOLport claimed the lives of a pilot and four Ministry of Health personnel, according to reports from the Fire and Rescue Department and the MOH. Miri Division resident and Disaster Management Committee chairman, Galong Luang, confirmed the fatalities, though he was unable to disclose additional details.

The helicopter, operated by Flying Doctor Service, departed from Miri at around 3:40 pm with a medical officer, an assistant medical officer, and two nurses aboard, all serving on official duty. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad had previously stated the same information.

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