A helicopter crash in Qatar’s territorial waters has resulted in multiple fatalities. Authorities confirmed seven people were on board the Qatari armed forces helicopter when it went down during a joint training exercise with Turkey.
Initial reports indicated seven deaths, however, Qatar later stated six are confirmed dead and one person remains missing. Search operations are ongoing to locate the final individual.
Both Qatar and Turkey have acknowledged the incident. The crash occurred in waters within Qatar’s borders, prompting a response from the country’s interior ministry.