KATHMANDU: On Wednesday afternoon, an Air Dynasty helicopter crashed in the Suryachaur area of Nuwakot, according to District Police Office Nuwakot DSP Tilak Bharati. The helicopter was found burnt at the crash site after locals reported the incident. 

Shantiraj Koirala, SP of Nuwakot, confirmed that the helicopter collided with a cliff in Shivapuri-7 before crashing. Preliminary reports indicate that there have been fatalities among the passengers. Police are currently investigating the incident and managing the site.