Helicopter Crash in Northwest Pakistan Kills Seven, Injures Seven

The chartered flight experienced engine failure shortly after takeoff, leading to a fatal crash during an emergency landing.

The helicopter was transporting employees of Mari Petroleum when it crashed in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Three Russians, including two pilots and a crew member, were on board, but it is unclear if they are among the deceased.
The crash occurred during an emergency landing attempt, with the tail rotor hitting the ground.
Preliminary investigations indicate no signs of sabotage, and an official inquiry into the accident has started.
The injured were taken to a military hospital in the town of Thal, approximately 200 kilometers southwest of Peshawar.