Military helicopter crashes in Ethiopia: 18 dead

In Ethiopia, the crash of a military helicopter resulted in the death of 18 people.
31.08.2018 17:40:03 / English News

A helicopter carrying 18 crashed in Ethiopia; left no survive on the board.

Police chief Aschalew speaking to Ethiopian News Agency Alemu said the crash took place in the Oromia region this morning. The helicopter reportedly was traveling from Dire Dawa to the Bishoftu military base in capital Addis Ababa.

While 15 of the dead were military personnel, 3 were civilians, including 2 children. (ILKHA)