SEOUL, May 16 (NNN-YONHAP) – One person was confirmed dead and two others seriously injured, in a helicopter crash, that happened in southern South Korea, today, citing firefighting authorities.
The helicopter, which was transporting construction materials for renovation work, on a mountain trail, crashed near the summit of Mt. Seonja, in the southern coastal city of Geoje, at about 8:40 a.m. local time today (2340 GMT Sunday).
All three crewmen aboard the chopper – a pilot and a co-pilot in their 60s, and a mechanic in his 30s – were rescued with serious injuries, about two hours after the accident occurred.
They were rushed to a hospital, but the pilot was confirmed dead.– NNN-YONHAP
