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Coast Guard ALH Dhruv Crash Claims Three Lives in Gujarat

By RAHUL KUMAR

An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed during a routine training sortie on Sunday at the Coast Guard Air Enclave in Porbandar, Gujarat. The crash near the runway resulted in a fire, which was brought under control.

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All three crew members onboard were pulled out with severe burns and rushed to a hospital, but none survived, according to police officials.

The Indian Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident, which comes shortly after safety upgrades to the ALH fleet by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

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