A helicopter belonging to the European Union peacekeeping force in Bosnia crashed on Thursday in the country's north, killing four personnel on board and injuring 11, according to a statement from the force.
Crash Details
The CH-47 Chinook helicopter went down near a town, prompting a response from rescue teams and police, who secured the crash site. The incident occurred during a routine operation, though the statement did not specify the cause of the crash.
The EU force, known as EUFOR, has been deployed in Bosnia to oversee the peace agreement that ended the 1990s conflict. The helicopter was part of its ongoing mission in the region.
Casualties and Response
Four personnel were killed in the crash, and 11 others were injured. Emergency services and police were dispatched to the scene to manage the aftermath and secure the area.
Authorities have not released further details about the identities of those involved or the circumstances leading to the crash. An investigation is expected to follow to determine what caused the incident.
The crash adds to concerns about the safety of military operations in the region, though no further information has been provided by EUFOR or local officials at this time.
