This cellphone photo taken on May 31, 2017 shows the scene of a military helicopter crash in Sirnak, Turkey. A total of 13 military personnel were killed in the military helicopter crash in Sirnak Province late Wednesday, Turkish Armed Forces said in a statement. (Xinhua)
ANKARA, May 31 (Xinhua) -- A total of 13 military personnel were killed in a military helicopter crash in Sirnak Province late Wednesday, Turkish Armed Forces said in a statement.
According to the statement, an AS 532 Cougar-type helicopter carrying 13 personnel took off from a military command in Senoba, Sirnak. Shortly afterward, the helicopter hit a high voltage line and crashed at 20:55 local time (1855 GMT).
Turkish Defense Minister Fikri Isik headed to Sirnak following the accident.
The accident happened in Senoba district near the Turkey-Iraq border, according to local media.
The investigation teams have been dispatched to the accident area.
