Disaster in the mountains. The helicopters collided upon landing

An Indian citizen was killed and a New Zealander was injured on Tuesday after two helicopters collided while preparing to land in the Mount Everest region in Nepal - Reuters reports, citing local authorities.

The New Zealander was rescued, Solukhumbu district chief official Kaman Singh Thapa Magar told Reuters.

Helicopters of two private companies

The helicopters were operated by two private companies, Fishtail Air and Dynasty Air.

Fishtail Air said in a statement that its helicopter was carrying passengers rescued from the Mount Everest region and crashed while landing. The Indian citizen and the New Zealander on board were tourists, a Fishtail representative said.

A Dynasty Air representative said their helicopter was only carrying cargo.

The accident occurred during the peak trekking season in Nepal, when helicopters transport tourists and climbers.