March 22, (THEWILL) — At least six people have been confirmed dead following a helicopter crash in the territorial waters of Qatar, authorities said on Sunday.
The Qatar Interior Ministry said seven individuals were on board the aircraft when it went down. Six bodies have so far been recovered, while search efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining missing person.
In a statement, the Qatar Ministry of Defence said the helicopter suffered a “technical malfunction” during what it described as a routine mission, leading to the fatal crash. Further details on the nature of the fault have not yet been made public.
Rescue operations were swiftly launched, with emergency response teams combing the waters in a coordinated effort to recover victims and any wreckage that could aid investigations. Authorities have not released the identities of those on board, pending notification of their families.
The Interior Ministry extended its condolences to the families of the victims, describing the incident as a tragic loss and assuring that all necessary support would be provided to those affected.
The incident comes at a time of heightened regional tensions involving Iran, although authorities have not suggested any connection between the crash and the current security situation.
Officials said investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the crash, including the technical issues cited by the Defence Ministry.
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