14 U.S. soldiers die in helicopter crashes

14 American soldiers died in Afghanistan today in two helicopter accidents, news agencies are reporting.

Izvor: FoNet

Monday, 26.10.2009.

11:49

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14 American soldiers died in Afghanistan today in two helicopter accidents, news agencies are reporting. A statement from the U.S. military says that seven soldiers and two civilians lost their lives when their helicopter crashed in the west of the country. 14 U.S. soldiers die in helicopter crashes 14 Afghanis and 12 Americans were also injured. The statement did not give the cause of the accident. At the same time, the Taliban said they had shot down one helicopter in the northwest, but it remains unclear if their claim relates to the same incident. In southern Afghanistan, two helicopters collided killing four more Americans, and injuring two others. This time the American statement said that the accident "was not caused by enemy fire".

14 U.S. soldiers die in helicopter crashes

14 Afghanis and 12 Americans were also injured.

The statement did not give the cause of the accident.

At the same time, the Taliban said they had shot down one helicopter in the northwest, but it remains unclear if their claim relates to the same incident.

In southern Afghanistan, two helicopters collided killing four more Americans, and injuring two others.

This time the American statement said that the accident "was not caused by enemy fire".

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