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US military helicopter crashes in Iraq; Central Command issues emergency alert
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A United States Army Black Hawk transport aircraft crashed near the Iraqi city of Ramadi on March 13, resulting in injuries to five people aboard who were reportedly wearing protective gear during a routine medical evacuation mission from Baghdad province authorities confirmed that at least one person was injured and another sustained minor burns while others suffered no serious harm.
Key Points
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1[Mar.13] The US military confirmed that six crew members were killed in the crash of an American helicopter.
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2(Fr.de and Tportal.hr report a total missing count increased to seven, with one additional soldier unaccounted for.)
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3The incident occurred on March 8th near Baghdad International Airport during active combat operations against ISIS militants.
Developments
[Mar.13]
US military confirmed six crew members killed; one additional soldier missing (Total: seven).