Two people died after a U.S. military helicopter crashed on a local road in Wonju, Gangwon Province, Monday, authorities said.
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The accident took place at around 6:22 p.m., killing the two people aboard, including a pilot, in the northeastern province.
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The ill-fated helicopter is believed to be an AH-64 Apache that belongs to the 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S. troops in Korea.
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“I went out after hearing a ‘bang’ sound twice and saw flames rising into the sky from the side of the road,” a resident said in a report to the police.
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The chopper had crashed on a road some 500 meters away from a village and was burnt to ashes after catching fire, according to media reports.
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Police say no additional property damage or human casualties were reported.
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“The helicopter is presumed to have taken off from Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province,” a police source said.
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The military, the police and firefighting authorities were trying to determine the exact cause of the crash. (Yonhap)
