The aircraft went down in the town of Klintsy after its engine caught fire, preliminary data indicates
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An unidentified helicopter has crashed in Bryansk Region, Russia near the Ukrainian border. No information is currently available regarding casualties, the local emergency services said on Saturday. According to a TASS source, preliminary data indicates that the aircraft went down after its engine caught fire.
Videos shared on social media show the helicopter exploding mid-air and going down in a fireball. Other footage shows what appears to be the scene of the crash in a rural area. The local authorities said the crash did not cause any destruction on the ground.
The Telegram channel Baza reported that a 51-year-woman was injured in the incident. She was reportedly hit by debris from the helicopter and suffered burns.
A RIA Novosti source said local emergency services are now fighting the flames at the scene.
According to TASS, two people were killed in the incident.
