Six tourists killed as helicopter ‘hits overhead cables’ & crashes in flames

SIX tourists have been killed as a helicopter “hit overhead cables” and crashed in flames in Siberia. The Mi-8 helicopter crashed in the Altai Republic after hitting the cables. Twitter - @lentaruofficialA helicopter has crashed into cables in Siberia killing six tourists[/caption] Twitter - @lentaruofficialLocal media reported that three people are thought to be in critical condition[/caption] Local media has reported: “When approaching for landing in the village of Tyungur, Ust-Koksinsky district, the Mi-8 helicopter of Altai Avia hit electrical wires, fell and caught fire.” Following the crash, three people are thought to be in critical condition – initially, seven casualties were reported. The Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed the crash of the helicopter, saying that firefighters are working at the scene of the emergency.  According to the regional center of the Unified Air Traffic Management System, the incident occurred 200 km south of Gorno-Altaisk.  “There are 3 crew members and 12 passengers on board, information about their condition is being specified,” the Federal Air Transport Agency said.