In russia, an Mi-8 helicopter carrying watchmen crashed while flying to a gold mine

In russia, an Mi-8 helicopter carrying watchmen crashed while flying to a gold mine

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An Mi-8 helicopter carrying shift workers crashed in the magadan region of russia after an engine malfunction, killing one person and seriously injuring two others, with 17 workers and three crew members on board.

In the russian federation, a Mi-8 helicopter with watchmen on board crashed after experiencing an engine malfunction. This was reported by the russian media, UNN reports.

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In the magadan region of the russian federation, a Mi-8 helicopter with shift workers on board crashed, killing one person and seriously injuring two others.

The incident occurred in the north-evening district after the engine suffered a malfunction caused by a snow charge.

There were 17 workers and three crew members on board, flying from the sopka kvartsova gold mine to omsukchan.

Two helicopters and ground vehicles are involved in the rescue operation, but deteriorating weather conditions are making it difficult to evacuate the victims.

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According to the prosecutor's office, a criminal case was opened due to non-compliance with air transport safety rules.

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