Columbia: Five soldiers killed, three hurt in helicopter crash

Bogotá: Five soldiers were killed and three sustained the injuries when a helicopter crashed in Colombia.

According to the international media, the helicopter of Colombian Air Force crashed in the Anguya area of Choco. Five soldiers were killed and three injured in the accident.

According to the local authorities, a total of seven people, including four crew members, were on board the Black Hawk helicopter, which crashed for unknown reasons during the flight.

The rescue teams have been dispatched to the spot. The statement issued by the army told that an investigation has been started while expressing condolences to the families of the dead soldiers.