Firefighting helicopter crashes in southwestern Türkiye

DENIZLI, Türkiye

A firefighting helicopter on Thursday crashed in Türkiye's southwestern Denizli province, its governor said.

Ali Fuat Atik told Anadolu Agency that the aircraft crashed near the town of Cardak, injuring one person, and rescue teams were directed to the region. "... I'm going to the scene," he said.

Cardak mayor Husnu Yilmaz said the helicopter crashed in Acigol area, near the district center.

"There is information that seven personnel were onboard," Yilmaz said, adding that rescue efforts have begun.