Doha, March 22, 2026; Six people have been confirmed dead after a helicopter crashed in the territorial waters of Qatar, with rescue teams continuing search operations for the seventh passenger who remains missing.
According to the Ministry of Interior Qatar, the aircraft was carrying seven individuals when it went down during routine operations. Officials stated that six bodies have been recovered so far, while specialised teams are working in challenging conditions to locate the remaining person.
The Ministry of Defence Qatar said preliminary findings suggest that a technical malfunction may have caused the helicopter to crash while it was performing standard duty.
Emergency response units have deployed coordinated search and recovery operations in the affected area, using maritime and aerial support to trace debris and locate the missing individual.
Authorities have expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and assured that a detailed investigation will be conducted to determine the exact cause of the incident.
The search operation remains ongoing as officials continue efforts to recover the final missing person and complete rescue procedures in the area.
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