Four died in military helicopter crash in eastern Turkey, defence ministry says

Four ​soldiers died ‌in a military S-70 helicopter crash in the eastern ‌province of Malatya on ‌Thursday, the Turkish defence ministry said.

In ⁠a ​statement, ⁠the ministry said the ⁠reason for the crash was ​unknown. Local broadcaster footage showed ⁠ambulances, police and firefighting ⁠vehicles ​at the scene with smoke ⁠and flames coming from the ⁠wreckage.