Srilanka, May 9 -- Latest reports confirm that six personnel have died following the crash of the Air Force Bell 212 helicopter into the Maduru Oya reservoir during an emergency landing this morning (09).

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Five military personnel, including two Sri Lanka Air Force gunners and three Special Forces soldiers, have tragically lost their lives following the crash of a Bell 212 helicopter in the Maduru Oya area this morning.

The helicopter, which had taken off from the Hingurakgoda Air Force Base, was en route to a training session at the Maduru Oya Commando Army...