11 Jul 2012 10:13

Helicopter with firefighters lost in Magadan region

MAGADAN. July 11 (Interfax) - A Mil Mi-8 helicopter carrying a group of firefighters has gone missing in the Magadan region, a source with regional air dispatching services told Interfax.

"There were eight firefighters and four crewmembers aboard the helicopter. The helicopter was due to establish connection at 8 a.m. Moscow time; however, has failed to do so," the source said.

The Ikar company is the helicopter's owner.

A search for them missing helicopter is underway.