Helicopter carrying tourists crashes in Russia.
A helicopter carrying tourists has crashed in Russia's Kamchatka region, emergency services have reported.
According to preliminary reports, the incident took place in an area within the Kronotsky Nature Reserve.
According to the latest report, there were 16 people on board the plane, 8 of whom survived.
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| A helicopter carrying tourists crashed in Russia. (Illustrative image) |
"At 4:50 AM on August 12, 2021 (Hanoi time), it was reported that an MI-8 helicopter belonging to Vityaz-Aero crashed into the Kurilsk lake area in the Kronotsky reserve. According to preliminary information, there were 3 crew members and 13 passengers on board. An aircraft from the Disaster Emergency Response Center has departed for the accident site, and an MI-8 helicopter from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, along with rescue forces, is also preparing to depart. Further information is currently being clarified," the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations stated.
