The chairman of the Brcko District in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Siniša Miliovina, has stated to BHRRT that, according to recent information, in the EUFOR helicopter crash that crashed in the vicinity of Brcko today, three people have lost their lives. He said it’s about a helicopter of the Italian Army contingent.

Twelve injured persons have been admitted to Brcko Hospital.

Brcko Health Centre spokesman Salih Ibrahimbegovovic confirmed this information and said one of the injured is in serious condition and is currently in the operating room.

He added that the ambulances are ready to transport the injured to Tuzla, as helicopter transport is not possible. The helicopter couldn’t get up from Sarajevo due to poor weather conditions.

EUFOR has officially confirmed that an Italian helicopter of this mission, called CH-47 Chinook, was crashed in the accident. As a result of the crash, some EUFOR members have lost their lives tragically, while others have suffered serious injuries.

According to the announcement, emergency services are at the scene and are working to bring the situation under control.

EU FOR has launched a thorough and detailed investigation into this incident, while it has announced that more information will be published after it is verified and when appropriate.

In view of the tragic nature of the accident, EUFOR has called on citizens to avoid disinformations regarding this event, not speculate on the nationality and identity of victims, and on verified information addressed only to EUFOR’s official channels, reports Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Public Radio Television

Source Layer: RTKLive