Five killed as helicopter crashes in Chile

SANTIAGO: Five people lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Chile, international media reported.

According to the foreign media, the incident occurred during a flight, resulting in the fatalities of all five crew members on board. The helicopter involved in the crash was owned by the Chilean Air Force.

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The media reports said that the helicopter was engaged in a night flight training mission when the unfortunate incident took place.

Meanwhile, the relevant authorities initiated an investigation into the accident to determine its cause, however, the details regarding the circumstances leading to the crash remain unknown.