6 killed in Russian helicopter crash

The accident happened in the Magadan region but the wreckage of the helicopter is only found on Sunday.

Six people have been killed in a helicopter crash in far eastern Russia, an official from Russia's emergency situations ministry said on Sunday.

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The accident happened in the Magadan region on Saturday but the wreckage of the helicopter was only found on Sunday, the official was quoted as saying by Interfax news agency.

A seventh person, believed to be a crew member, survived but is in a serious condition, the official said.

Magadan has few roads to connect towns and villages and helicopters are frequently used for passenger transport and supplies.