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6 killed in helicopter crash due to technical malfunction, ministry says


6 killed in helicopter crash due to technical malfunction, ministry says

Doha seaside, March 21, 2026. (Credit: AFP)

Six people were killed in a helicopter crash in Qatar's territorial waters while operations continue to find the last missing person, the interior ministry said on Sunday.

The defense ministry earlier said the helicopter had crashed after suffering a technical malfunction during "routine duty."

Six people were killed in a helicopter crash in Qatar's territorial waters while operations continue to find the last missing person, the interior ministry said on Sunday.

The defense ministry earlier said the helicopter had crashed after suffering a technical malfunction during "routine duty."