4 soldiers killed, 1 injured after military helicopter crashes in Istanbul’s Sancaktepe
Four soldiers were killed and another was wounded after a military helicopter crashed in a residential area in Istanbul’s Sancaktepe district on Monday.
The Bell UH-1 helicopter crashed onto a street between apartments in the Asian district of Sancaktepe, where a military base is situated, after colliding with the roof a building.
“A military helicopter crashed in Samandıra district while performing a training flight. Four soldiers were killed and another was injured,” Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya said.
Media reports said the helicopter crashed due to a technical fault prior to landing.
Rescue and emergency teams were dispatched to the crash site immediately.
Source: Daily Sabah
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