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Indonesia wildfire helicopter crashes
3 crew killed, 5 injured in treatment
In short
On November 4, a military helicopter fighting wildfires crashed in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Three of the eight military personnel on board died, and five were injured and are receiving hospital treatment.
The body of the last missing crew member was recovered from the sea on the morning of November 6.
Key facts
| When | On November 4, a helicopter crashed in the Seruyan region of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. |
|---|---|
| Who | Eight military personnel were aboard a Mi-17V5 wildfire-fighting helicopter operated by the Indonesian Army (TNI AD). |
| What happened | Three died and five were injured, and are receiving treatment at Banjarmasin military hospital. |
| How it unfolded | The last missing crew member's body was recovered from the sea at 9:15 AM on November 6, and the capsized aircraft was towed to shore. |
What it means for me
While this is overseas disaster news with no direct impact on domestic readers, attention to the safety of disaster response personnel is needed.
