Baku-APA. Six people were killed, including top soldiers, on July 5 when a military helicopter crashed in the Black Sea province of Giresun, APA reports citing private broadcaster CNN Türk.
The Sikorsky S-70 helicopter was carrying eight military personnel, including Gendarmerie Region Commander Brigadier Mustafa DoÄŸru, one colonel, two majors and Giresun provincial gendarmerie post personnel along with four wives of the military personnel and three children. They were reportedly heading to Eid al-Fitr celebrations taking place at military posts in the region.
It crashed in the Tohumluk highlands of the Alucra district of Giresun at 5.30 p.m.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım said there were both casualties and injuries in the accident, adding that the cause of the crash was harsh weather conditions.
Giresun Mayor Kerim Aksu also stated that six people were killed according to initial reports.
Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım also contacted Chief of General Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar for information on the crash.
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Baku-APA. A military helicopter carrying top soldiers crashed in the Black Sea province of Giresun on July 5, APA reports quoting Anadolu agency.
The helicopter was carrying 11 soldiers, including Gendarmerie Region Commander Brigadier Mustafa DoÄŸru, one colonel, two majors and Giresun provincial gendarmerie post personnel. They were reportedly heading to Eid al-Fitr celebrations taking place at military posts in the region.
The helicopter crashed in the Tohumluk highlands of the Alucra district of Giresun in the early evening hours.
The cause of the crash remains unknown. Search and rescue teams have been sent to the scene.
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