17 Spanish troops believed dead in NATO forces helicopter crash in Afghanistan
(16.08.2005)

Reports indicate that 17 Spanish troops have been killed following a helicopter crash in afghanistan.

Two NATO forces Puma helicopters were involved in a training exercise, near the city of Herat, in western Afghanistan, when it is believed that they encountered a sandstorm. One made a forced landing, but the other crashed.

A spokesman for NATO said it was unlikely the helicopters had come under attack and believed that it was an accident caused by a mechanical failure.

A rescue mission is underway and an investigation into the crash will be carried out later.

 

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