Military Helicopter Carrying Zambia VP Crashes During Take-Off
- Zambia's Vice President Mutale Nalumango and seven others survived a helicopter crash without injuries shortly after takeoff near the Nakonde District close to the Tanzania border.
- The helicopter, operated by the Zambia Air Force, suffered significant damage and all passengers were safely evacuated by emergency teams.
- Authorities have not disclosed the cause of the crash but have stated that an investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances.
- President Hakainde Hichilema confirmed Nalumango's safety and praised the quick response, while the ruling party urged caution against spreading unverified information during the ongoing investigations.
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Mutale Nalumango explained in an interview that the helicopter crashed immediately after takeoff.
Zambian vice president survives as helicopter crashes on takeoff
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Zambia: Vice President Escapes Unhurt After Military Helicopter Crash
Zambia’s Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, escaped unhurt after a military helicopter carrying her and seven members of her entourage crashed shortly after take-off late Thursday. Nalumango said the incident occurred as the delegation departed from an election campaign rally in Nakonde, a town in northeastern Zambia. Although the cause of the crash has not yet been established, all eight occupants survived the incident without serious injuries. …
Zambian Vice-President escapes unhurt after military helicopter crash - Newsy People
Zambian Vice-President Mutale Nalumango escaped unharmed after a military helicopter carrying her and seven other people crashed shortly after take-off in Nakonde District. Nalumango, 71, was travelling as part of a campaign tour ahead of Zambia’s general election scheduled for 13 August, in which President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term. The helicopter had departed from a campaign rally in Nakonde and was en route to Isoka, where t…
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