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Hope everyone's OK, and if anyone's hurt, a speedy and full recovery to them....
This from ISAF ....
.... and this initial report from the Canadian Press, shared with the usual disclaimer:
This from ISAF ....
International Security Assistance Force helicopter made a hard landing in Kandahar province, near Armarah village. The helicopter caught fire after landing. Five crew members and five passengers have been recovered and there were no injuries. The site of landing has been secured by Afghan National Police and ISAF forces.
The cause of the hard landing is under investigation.
.... and this initial report from the Canadian Press, shared with the usual disclaimer:
A Canadian Chinook helicopter has made a hard landing and caught on fire in Kandahar province.
Canadian Maj. Daryl Morrell said the Chinook landed near the village of Armarah, about 25 kilometres southwest of Kandahar city, causing only minor injuries to those on board.
Five passengers and five crew members have been recovered from the aircraft.
The site of the landing has been secured by Afghan National Police and NATO forces.
Morrell said the cause of the incident is under investigation.
He couldn't say how many of those on board the Chinook were hurt.