Cougar type military helicopter crashes in Turkey
Helicopter crashes just moments after take-off; no casualties reported yet
By Ekrem Payan and Sarp Ozer
SIRNAK, Turkey (AA) - A Cougar Type military helicopter has crashed in the southern Turkish province of Sirnak, the province governor’s office said in a statement late Wednesday.
The helicopter crashed after striking with a high-voltage power line three minutes after taking off, the statement said.
It added that rescue teams were dispatched to the scene.
Meanwhile, Turkish Defense Minister Fikri Isik is headed to Sirnak.
No further details have yet been provided.
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