Media: the number of those killed in the helicopter crash in Istanbul has increased to seven
Earlier it was reported about five victims, including four Russians.
MOSCOW, March 10. /TASS/. All seven people aboard crashed in Istanbul helicopter were killed.
This was reported by the newspaper Milliyet.
Earlier it was reported about five victims, including four Russian citizens.
The Ministry of transport, Maritime and communications of Turkey said earlier that the cause of the accident was a collision with the tower. The Ministry said that “during the accident in the area was a dense fog, which could be one of the causes of the disaster”.
A private helicopter rented by the company of the Eczacibasi group, to meet guests at the airport and transport them to the factory of the company in the neighboring province.
The company announced the names of the dead Russians. This Alexander Vanin, Igor Kochergin, Ludmila Chuprova Elena Barragan.