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Malaysia 'Flying Doctor' Helicopter Crash Kills Five

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A helicopter belonging to Malaysia's "flying doctor" service crashed in Sarawak, resulting in the deaths of all five individuals on board. The passengers included a pilot and four ministry staff, comprising a medical officer, an assistant medical officer, and two nurses. The incident is currently under investigation by the transport ministry's air accident investigations bureau, with search operations hampered by hazy conditions. AI

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Malaysia 'Flying Doctor' Helicopter Crash Kills Five

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    ‘Flying doctor’ helicopter crash in Malaysia kills 5 people

    Five people, including medical ⁠staff, died after a “flying ⁠doctor” service helicopter crashed in Malaysia on Tuesday, authorities and state news agency reports said, as haze from wildfires complicated search efforts. Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad in a statement ‌said initial …

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