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16:34
As a result of the helicopter crashes in Istanbul's Buyukcekmece district at l:east 5 dead, AzVision.az reports citing the Ankara Times.
Turkey’s Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications confirmed that collision with a television tower near the TUYAP exhibition center in Istanbul was the reason behind the helicopter crash.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has earlier confirmed the death of Russian citizens in the crash.
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13:02
A fire helicopter has crashed in the Buyukcekmece district in Istanbul, Turkey, the country’s media outlets reported.
Rescue teams were sent to the accident site.
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