Zambia's Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, survived without injury after a Zambia Air Force helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff following a campaign rally in Nakonde ahead of the country's August 13 general election.
Zambia’s Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, and seven other people escaped unhurt after their helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday while they were campaigning ahead of the country’s August 13 general election.
Nalumango said the helicopter went down moments after departing from a campaign rally in the northeastern town of Nakonde.
She said all eight people on board survived the crash without injuries, although the aircraft was badly damaged.
A government statement said the Vice President underwent a routine medical examination after the incident and was discharged in good health.
The cause of the crash was not immediately known.
Images shared on social media showed the Zambia Air Force helicopter lying on its side after apparently crashing into a tree.
Zambia heads to the polls on August 13, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second term in office.
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