Minister David Bahati and government chief whip Ruth Nankabirwa were Friday involved in a helicopter crash in Kabale district.
Police said in a statement the air incident involved a helicopter reg no. 5X-KEG belonging to Kampala executive Aviation.
The incident happened at Makanga golf course.
The helicopter hit an electric wire a few minutes after take off and crush landed.
Police said all the occupants are safe and have been taken in their official vehicles.
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The helicopter was piloted by Chris Dewit and assisted by Rowen Mcharry all from south Africa.
Nankabirwa and Bahati were coming from Ndorwa west to officiate at a women’s day function.
The incident has been reported at Kabale police station vide SD ref 40/06/04/2018.
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