Helicopter crashes in Niger’s capital, killing 3 servicemen

Abuja: A transport helicopter of the Niger army crashed at the international airport in the country’s capital city, Niamey, killing three servicemen, local media reported.

The incident took place at 09:00 GMT, the Actu Niger news outlet reported.

The Mil Mi-17 transport helicopter, carrying three people, crashed on landing, the report said.

The helicopter caught fire, but it was quickly extinguished, according to the report.