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19 dead after chopper crash in Yakutia, north-eastern Siberia
19 dead after chopper crash in Yakutia, north-eastern Siberia
Nineteen people were killed after a helicopter crashed in Yakutia, north-eastern Siberia. There were 25 passengers on board, according to information provided by the local Interior Ministry, and 3 crew members.
The pilot reportedly lost control of the aircraft and crashed into a mountain.
The deputy minister of Yakutia, as well as emergency service workers, the staff of the Special Department of Russia’s Investigative Committee, and transport police are at the scene of the incident.
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http://rt.com/news/helicopter-chopper-crash-dead-521/
