Helez: Armed Forces helicopter hit power line and soon after fell into water

(Patria) - BiH Minister of Defence Zukan Helez visited the site where an Armed Forces (OS) BiH helicopter crashed into Lake Jablanica this morning, and spoke with the crew of the aircraft.

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Armed Forces of BiH helicopter crashed, one crew member injured

(Patria) - An accident occurred in the Buturović Polje area today in which an Armed Forces of BiH helicopter crashed, we have confirmed from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, writes AvazAccording to Ljudevit Marić, spokesperson for the MUP HNK, he

"Thank God, none of the crew members sustained serious injuries. They were examined at the hospital in Konjic, where minor injuries were diagnosed, and they were released to their homes.

The OS BiH helicopter was flying as part of a general rehearsal before tomorrow's regular exercise on assisting the civilian population during floods.

Unfortunately, during the flight, it hit a power line and soon after fell into the water. Thanks to the composure and training of the helicopter crew, members of the OS BiH and Civil Protection who were present, the crew was evacuated and rescued.

An investigation into all circumstances of the accident will be conducted by the prosecutor's offices of HNK and BiH. In accordance with the results of the investigation, we will take legally prescribed actions.

Thanks to the members of the OS BiH and Civil Protection who, with their composed and swift reaction, assisted the helicopter crew. Thanks to the staff of the hospital in Konjic who first treated the injured.

I repeat, the most important thing is that none of the crew members sustained serious injuries," Helez stated in a social media post.