At least 18 killed as Russian copter crashes in Siberia
Siberia, Aug 4 (IBNS): At least 18 people were killed in a helicopter crash in Russia's Siberia region, reports said.
The fatal accident took place on Friday night about 180 kilometres from the town of Igarka, in Krasnoyarsk Territory.
The helicopter was carrying 15 passengers and three crew members.
The passengers were on their way to an oil station.
An investigation has been initiated following the accident.
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