Flying Doctor service put on hold as copter crash probe continues


IPOH: The Flying Doctor Unit (FDU) service at the Kinta District Health Office will temporarily cease operations following the helicopter crash near Brinchang in Cameron Highlands that injured six people.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said this was to allow the ministry to gather information on the safety aspects of the company providing the charter service.

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