Русия: трима загинаха при катастрофа с хеликоптер

Three bodies were found in the Istra Reservoir in a rescue operation in the Moscow region on Saturday, after the helicopter ‘Robinson ‘and seaplane ‘Cessna’ crashed the previous day. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations the bodies of a girl, a boy and a man presumed to be the pilot of the aircraft have been found so far. The rescue operation went on all night and will continue throughout the day. According to eyewitnesses, the helicopter and plane were initially on a parallel course but the helicopter was slightly lower than the seaplane and ended up colliding with it when the former's blades touched the seaplane. Deputy Prime Minister of the Moscow region, Dmitry Pestov, said it has yet to be established who is responsible for the crash. An investigation into the matter will take place, but for now the government is prioritising the rescue operation and supporting the victims’ families. One hundred and twenty seven people and rescuers and 39 pieces of equipment are operating in the area of the accident.