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Helicopter carrying military officers crashes in northern Turkey Several dead after military helicopter crashes in Turkey
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A helicopter carrying military officers has crashed in northern Turkey. A military helicopter has crashed in north-eastern Turkey, killing at least five people on board.
The aircraft was carrying at least 11 personnel, including a colonel and two majors, Hurriyet newspaper said. The aircraft was carrying 15 people when it went down in Giresun province, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said.
The officers and other personnel were reportedly flying to Eid celebrations taking place at military bases in the Black Sea province of Giresun. Among the passengers were a lieutenant general, a colonel and two majors, Turkish media reported. Some reports say children were also on board.
There is word so far on any casualties. The helicopter is believed to have gone down in the Alucra district, an area of rugged terrain. The Sikorsky S-70 reportedly crashed in bad weather in the mountainous Alucra area.
"There have been deaths and injuries. Five deaths and perhaps more," Mr Yildirim told journalists.
The officers and other personnel were reportedly flying to Eid celebrations taking place at military bases in Giresun.
Rescuers have been sent to the scene. The cause of the crash is unknown.Rescuers have been sent to the scene. The cause of the crash is unknown.