Russian helicopter crashes: Victims include two British tourists

Eurasia News

Moscow:   According to Russian media a  small private helicopter carrying British tourists has crashed in the Russian  east of Murmansk in northern Russi.

Police sources informed Dispatch Nes Desk (DND) that 5-seat Eurocopter EC120 Colibri helicopter was flying over the Levoozyorsk region when it was crashed.

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Rescue teams have been sent to the crash site after the helicopter’s emergency beacon sent a SOS signal while local people also reported to witness the crash.  The region where the incident happened is a popular tourist destination for fishing enthusiasts.