Video: EU Troops Helicopter Crashes in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Resulting in 4 Deaths
On October 29 local time, a helicopter from the EU Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) crashed in the Brčko District of BiH, resulting in 4 deaths and 11 injuries.
The EU Force in BiH stated in a declaration that the helicopter was conducting a routine mission at the time of the accident. The cause of the crash is currently unclear, and an investigation is underway. The crash site is located in an uninhabited area, and the incident did not cause damage to civilian infrastructure, property, or vehicles, nor were there any civilian injuries. Due to a kerosene leak at the scene, firefighters will remain on standby to prevent fire or explosion.
Witnesses reported that the helicopter was flying at low altitude and spun several times in the air before crashing. After the accident, 3 people died on the spot, and another 12 were injured, with 1 person later dying in the hospital. All casualties were Italian citizens. (Reporter Wang Jingxiu from the Central Broadcasting Station)
A EU forces helicopter crashed in the Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina on October 29, resulting in 4 deaths and 11 injuries. The helicopter was conducting a routine mission when it went down. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and all casualties were Italian citizens.
- A EU forces helicopter crashed in Brčko District, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The crash resulted in 4 fatalities and 11 injuries.
- The helicopter was on a routine mission at the time of the accident.
- The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
- All casualties were Italian citizens.