Tuesday, April 19, 2011

At Least 17 Dead in India Helicopter Crash

Indian authorities say a helicopter has crashed in northeast India near the Chinese border, killing at least 17 people.

Police say 23 people were on board when the civilian aircraft crashed and burst into flames. Six people were injured.

One report says the helicopter crashed into a gorge while landing near the small town of Tawang.
The helicopter was on a regular shuttle flight between Tawang and the city of Guwahati.