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  "id": 17136300,
  "title": "At least four killed, 11 injured after Italian helicopter crashes during EU mission in Bosnia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/at-least-four-killed-11-injured-after-italian-helicopter-crashes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T22:48:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/international/article-913306"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, an Italian military helicopter operating under the EU peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina tragically crashed, resulting in at least four deaths and 11 injuries, according to Italy's defense ministry. Of those killed, two were Italian army personnel and two were members of the Italian Red Cross' Volunteer Military Corps. All 11 injured individuals are currently receiving medical treatment and none are in a life-threatening condition.\n\nThe helicopter, carrying a total of 15 people, came down in the village of Gorice located within the Brcko district. Local media have shared images of the helicopter, which was found overturned and severely damaged on the ground. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the fallen, vowing that the entire defense establishment shares their grief.\n\nCrosetto emphasized that the cause of the crash is currently under investigation, with inquiries underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident. The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, also extended her heartfelt condolences to the victims, their families, and all individuals involved in the mission aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region. The tragedy occurred during Operation Althea, a European Union Force initiative responsible for the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement.",
  "summary": "ANSA news agency reported the helicopter came down in the village of Gorice in Brcko district. Images carried by local media showed a military transport helicopter overturned on the ground.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Italian military helicopter on EU peacekeeping mission crashes in Bosnia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/italian-military-helicopter-on-eu-peacekeeping-mission-crashes-in",
        "published": "2026-10-29T17:48:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "A helicopter with the EU force in Bosnia crashes, reportedly killing 3 and injuring 12",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/a-helicopter-with-the-eu-force-in-bosnia-crashes-reportedly-killing-3",
        "published": "2026-10-29T17:49:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "EU force helicopter crash in Bosnia kills four crew, says hospital",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/eu-force-helicopter-crash-in-bosnia-kills-four-crew-says-hospital",
        "published": "2026-10-29T19:52:56.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "EU force helicopter crash in Bosnia kills four crew",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/eu-force-helicopter-crash-in-bosnia-kills-four-crew",
        "published": "2026-10-29T20:34:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "EU force helicopter crash in Bosnia kills four Italians",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/eu-force-helicopter-crash-in-bosnia-kills-four-italians",
        "published": "2026-10-29T21:45:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "4 killed, 11 injured as helicopter with EU force crashes in Bosnia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/4-killed-11-injured-as-helicopter-with-eu-force-crashes-in-bosnia",
        "published": "2026-10-29T22:57:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "EU force helicopter crash in Bosnia kills four Italians",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/eu-force-helicopter-crash-in-bosnia-kills-four-italians-17148743",
        "published": "2026-10-29T23:31:14.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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