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Coast Guard Chopper Crashes In Gujarat's Porbandar, 3 Dead

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An Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the Indian Coast Guard crashed in Gujarat's Porbandar, killing three people according to local reports.Three crew members onboard the chopper died in the crash after it was up in flames.

The ALH Dhruv, which is operated by the armed forces, crashed in an open field and was up in flames, visuals showed. The reason behind the crash is still not known and an inquiry has been launched.
The Dhruv chopper was on a routine sortie when it crashed. The crash took place at the Air Enclave of the Indian Coast Guard and a few people were also injured in the crash. They are being treated at the civil hospital, sources said.

The Indian Coast Guard is a maritime law enforcement and search and rescue agency, with jurisdiction in India's territorial waters.

The identity of the victims is unknown and more details are awaited.

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