2 Dozen Die In National Guard Helicopter Crash

October 07 2010

Tajikistan

A Tajik National Guard helicopter was involved in a fatal crash on Wednesday morning in the eastern Rasht district, reports Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

At least 22 security personnel and four helicopter crewmembers were killed, while another four were injured, said a National Guard spokesman.

The Mi-8 helicopter was taking part in a combat mission against illegal armed groups in the region when it went down, reports Itar-Tass.

A preliminary investigation pointed to a...

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