Helicopter carrying tourists crashes in Russia

PV DNUM_BCZAIZCACB 08:10

A helicopter carrying tourists has crashed in Russia's Kamchatka region, the emergency services said.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place in the area of ​​Kronotsky Nature Reserve.

According to the latest information, there were 16 people on board the plane, 8 of whom survived.

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Helicopter carrying tourists crashes in Russia. Illustration photo

"At 04:50 on August 12, 2021 (Hanoi time), there was news that a MI-8 helicopter of the Vityaz-Aero Company crashed into the Kurilsk Lake area in the Kronotsky Nature Reserve. According to preliminary information, there were 3 crew members and 13 passengers on board. The plane of the Disaster Response Center has departed for the accident site, a Mi-8 helicopter of the Ministry of Emergency Situations with rescue forces is also preparing to depart. Further information is being clarified," the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said.

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