Iran Army helicopter crashes in northwestern country

According to the public relation bureau of the Armed Forces, the class 214 helicopter came down apparently after some technical problems near Oshnavieh a small town in West Azerbaijan Province.

The pilot and the co-pilot have reportedly been injured but unfortunately the technical crew on board died in the crash.

The pilot and co-pilot have been transferred to the hospital and they are in good condition.

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