In a shocking incident this morning, a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter plunged into the waters of Maduru Oya while en route to a training session at the Hingurakgoda Air Force Base.
The aircraft was carrying 11 personnel at the time of the crash. According to an official statement from the Air Force, 9 have been successfully rescued, while a desperate search is underway for the 2 still missing.
The cause of the crash is yet to be determined, and rescue operations continue under tense and urgent conditions. The nation now watches and waits as authorities race against time to locate the missing crew members.
