Helicopter crashed in quake relief work

Source: CCTV.com | 06-01-2008 14:58

A Mi-171 military transport helicopter engaging in quake relief work crashed on Saturday afternoon in the earthquake zone in Sichuan Province.

The helicopter was returning from a mission to carry epidemic prevention experts to Lixian county when it encountered strong turbulence and fog. A crew of four, along with ten injured local residents being transferred were on board.

Chinese President Hu Jintao has ordered local authorities to immediately carry out search and rescue operations.

Editor:Liu Fang