MSF helicopter crashes in Nepal

On Tuesday 2 June, a helicopter delivering humanitarian aid crashed in Sindhupalchowk district, Nepal.

 

MSF regrets to confirm the death of three of its staff members in this crash. The team were delivering much-needed medical and humanitarian assistance in Sindhupalchowk district when the accident occurred.

 

MSF extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of our staff, and to those of the pilot of the helicopter, who was also sadly killed.  

 

We trust that the privacy of the families will be respected at this difficult time, and we continue to offer our support to all affected staff and their families.