COLOMBO, MAY 9: A Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed during a passing-out parade ceremony, resulting in the deaths of six individuals.
According to international media reports, the tragic incident also left six others injured.
The helicopter, carrying 12 people including two pilots, went down in the midst of the official military event. The injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
The incident has cast a shadow over the ceremonial event, raising concerns about safety protocols during such high-profile occasions.
