EU force helicopter crash kills four in Bosnia
Summary
An Italian military CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed during routine training in Bosnia’s Brcko region on Thursday, killing four people and injuring 11. EUFOR said it is investigating the crash; Italian officials said everyone aboard was Italian.Key Facts
- EUFOR said the helicopter crashed during a training operation in the Brcko region, about 180km north of Sarajevo.
- The four people killed were two soldiers and two Red Cross volunteers, according to Italy’s defence ministry.
- EUFOR said 11 people were injured and were receiving treatment in stable condition.
- A Brcko hospital spokesman said 15 people were aboard and 12 were taken to the hospital.
- The Italian government said all people aboard the helicopter were Italian nationals.
- EUFOR said it is conducting a full investigation and will share verified information when appropriate.
- EUFOR has been deployed in Bosnia since 2004 and oversees implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement.
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