15 people died in Russian helicopter crash in Siberia
The death toll from the Russian Mi-8 civilian helicopter crash in Siberia has risen to 13, according to regional officials. TASS news agency also confirmed this figure.
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| Mi-8 civilian helicopter. (Source: sputniknews.com) |
Meanwhile, AFP and regional transport officials reported that 15 people were killed and 10 others were taken to hospital. The agency said the helicopter attempted an emergency landing, but did not say what might have caused the crash.
The local emergency services said the accident happened in Turukhansk district when the Mi-8 was flying to an oil pumping station.
According to the Krasnoyarsk Provincial Emergency Department, the helicopter lost contact 15 minutes after take-off and there were 22 passengers and 3 crew members on board when the crash occurred./.
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