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Helicopters collide near Everest base camp
Two helicopters have collided near Mount Everest's base camp in Nepal, according to CNN. Details on casualties, the cause of the crash, or the number of people on board have not yet been confirmed. The area around Everest base camp is a busy corridor for helicopter flights carrying trekkers, climbers and supplies, and news of the collision is drawing international attention as authorities respond.
Why now: A rare and serious aviation accident in one of the world's most famous climbing regions is breaking news.
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