At least ‘three killed’ as EUFOR helicopter crashes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

At least ‘three killed’ as EUFOR helicopter crashes in Bosnia and Herzegovina A EUFOR helicopter has crashed in northern Bosnia and Herzegovina, reportedly killing at least three people and injuring several others At least three people have reportedly been killed and several others injured after a helicopter crashed in northern Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Italian CH-47 helicopter went down in the town of Gorice, near Brčko, on Thursday afternoon. The aircraft was deployed in the country as part of Operation Althea run by EUFOR, the European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The operation oversees the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement. The Italian ministry of defence said in a statement on X: "This afternoon in Bosnia-Herzegovina, an Italian CH-47 helicopter, engaged in the EUFOR Althea operation, crashed for reasons still under investigation. " Rescue services promptly intervened. At this time, it is not possible to issue further statements, pending more precise information, especially regarding the health conditions of the personnel." This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.