US helicopter 'down' in Iraq
2008-10-04 21:04
Baghdad - A US military helicopter
crashed in Baghdad on Saturday, the military said, giving no
further details.
"We can confirm that a helicopter went down at approximately
20:55 Baghdad time. We cannot confirm the
neighbourhood. We are awaiting further operational reporting," a
military spokesperson said in an e-mail to Reuters.
A Reuters television cameraperson in the Sha'ab district of
northern Baghdad said he saw two helicopters circling overhead.
The engine of one of them made a thudding sound as it lost
altitude and crashed.
The cameraperson said he heard an explosion after the impact,
followed by the sound of shooting.
Iraqi police confirmed the crash and said it took place near
the Sha'ab district. They gave no further details.
- Reuters