5 killed in S.Korea's military copter crash
Seoul, July 17 : Five soldiers were killed and one was injured in a military helicopter crash on Tuesday in South Korea's Pohang city, authorities said.
The chopper crashed at the landing strip of a military unit in Pohang, South Gyeongsang province, at about 4.45 p.m., Xinhua news agency reported.
Among the six soldiers aboard the ill-fated MUH1 chopper, five were killed and one was wounded.
The helicopter reportedly fell down from about 10 metres high in the air while making a test-flight after maintenance. It was burned to ashes.
While extinguishing the fire, one firefighter was also injured. The Marine Corps command was quoted as saying it would form a committee to investigate the exact cause of the incident.
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Armed Forces Flag Day: PM Modi expressed gratitude to Armed Forces
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep gratitude to the Armed Forces for protecting the nation with unwavering courage.
"On Armed Forces Flag Day, we express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who protect our nation with unwavering courage," he said in a post on X.
The prime minister also made a contribution to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.
"Their discipline, resolve and spirit shield our people and strengthen our nation. Their commitment stands as a powerful example of duty, discipline and devotion to our nation," the prime minister said, making an appeal to the people to contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day fund.
