ANKARA: Two Turkish military helicopters collided in midair on Monday, causing one of them to crash and killing six military personnel on board, officials said. The second helicopter landed safely.
Five of the victims died at the site of the accident while a sixth died of his injuries at a hospital, the defense ministry said.
The crash occurred in the southwestern province of Isparta during regular training flights, according to the region’s governor, Abdullah Erin.
A brigadier general who was in charge of the military aviation school was among the victims, he said.
It was not immediately clear what caused the two helicopters to come into contact. Erin said an investigation has been launched.
The private DHA news agency said the UH-1 utility helicopter crashed into a field and split in two. The second helicopter landed some 400 meters (yards) away.
Turkish military helicopters collide in midair, killing 6 military personnel
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Turkish military helicopters collide in midair, killing 6 military personnel
UAE president meets Trump envoy, discusses regional stability
- Sides stress need to maintain peace in region
LONDON: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan on Thursday met the senior adviser to US President Donald Trump for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, in Abu Dhabi.
The two sides discussed the growing strategic relations between their countries as well as a number of regional issues and developments, the Emirates News Agency reported.
They emphasized the need to enhance efforts to ensure peace and stability in the region.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, adviser to the UAE president Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al-Nahyan and Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al-Nahyan were also present.
