One person still missing after aircraft that was returning from a firefighting mission crashed into river Portugal has declared a day of mourning after a firefighting helicopter crashed in the Douro River leaving at least four dead and one missing. The pilot survived the accident, which happened in Lamego a little after 12.30pm on Friday afternoon while the helicopter was returning from fighting a fire near Baião, just inland from the city of Porto.
Portugal declares day of mourning after four die in helicopter crash
The Guardian - 31 Aug 2024 15:27
One person still missing after aircraft that was returning from a firefighting mission crashed into river Portugal has declared a day of mourning after a firefighting helicopter crashed in the Douro River leaving at least four dead and one missing. The pilot survived the accident, which happened in Lamego a little after 12.30pm on Friday afternoon while the helicopter was returning from fighting a fire near Baião, just inland from the city of Porto.
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