Mi-8 helicopter, possibly belonging to the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan, made an emergency landing near the village of Sarizhar, Marktuk district, Aktobe region, which is located 60 km from the border with Russia. there were three people on board, one of whom died, the Republic's Ministry of Emergencies reported
As noted in the message, two people were injured. They were flown to the regional center of Aktobe. The information about the incident, according to the department, was received at 11:40 a.m. place time.
According to the rescue agency, a fire also broke out at the scene of the accident, which was extinguished by the emergency department staff who arrived at the scene. Information about the incident is being clarified, the Ministry of Emergencies of Kazakhstan concluded.
According to preliminary information, the cause of the crash was a technical malfunction. The accident occurred during a training flight, the Republic's Ministry of Defense announced.
The Ministry of Defense also confirmed information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations that there were three crew members on board, one of whom died, two of whom were hospitalized. “An interdepartmental task force is working on the ground. The leadership of the armed forces and the command of the Air Defense Forces express deep condolences to the relatives and relatives of the deceased serviceman. His relatives, as well as the victims, will be provided with the necessary assistance, the announcement says.
Kazakhstan's Emergencies Ministry released photos from the scene of the accident, which show the helicopter badly damaged and burned.