Two killed, two injured in Myanmar military helicopter crash


A helicopter from Myanmar’s junta air force participating in a military drill - Photo: Official handout via Myanmar Now

YANGON: A military helicopter has crashed in the Myanmar's Yangon region, killing two people and injuring two others on board, the Information Team of Myanmar's State Administration Council reported on Saturday (Aug 3).

The crash occurred on Friday morning around the region's Hmawbi township due to a technical malfunction during a training session, the information team said.

The injured are receiving medical treatment at hospital, it added. - Xinhua

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