Fatal chopper accident in Argentina claims lives of seven people
Seven people died when a firefighting helicopter in Argentina’s western San Juan province crashed on Wednesday, a local official said.
nThe Bell 412 aircraft was used to combat forest fires in San Juan’s Ischigualasto natural park.
n“With profound sorrow we received the news of the helicopter accident that occurred in our province, in which seven people sadly lost their lives,” San Juan Governor Marcelo Orrego wrote on X.
nFatalities included firefighters, police officers and civil protection personnel, he said.
nThe helicopter lost contact with base on Wednesday morning, emergency services said.
nIt had been heading for the neighboring La Rioja province to help control a forest fire there, according to a statement, which added that the causes of the accident were under investigation.
nAFP
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