{
  "id": 17137422,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T22:57:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/10/1566602/4-killed-11-injured-helicopter-eu-force-crashes-bosnia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, a tragic accident occurred when an Italian military helicopter crashed during a training mission in Bosnia. Four Italian soldiers and two Red Cross volunteers lost their lives in the incident, according to EUFOR spokesperson Salih Ibrahimbegovic. The helicopter, a Chinook CH-47, was conducting a routine operation in the Brcko region, approximately 180km north of Sarajevo.\n\nEleven others onboard sustained injuries, with three transported to Brcko hospital. The fourth victim succumbed to injuries following the crash. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto expressed his sympathies to the families of the fallen soldiers, acknowledging the profound grief the nation is currently experiencing.\n\nThe European Union Force in Bosnia, responsible for maintaining peace in the Balkan country, typically comprises between 1,000 and 1,500 personnel. Three additional patients from the hospital are expected to be transferred to a facility in Tuzla, about 50km from Brcko.\n\nEUFOR is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident and will release further information as it becomes available. In the immediate aftermath of the crash, no civilian infrastructure, property, or vehicles were reported to have been damaged, and there were no injuries to civilians.",
  "summary": "SARAJEVO: Four Italian members of the European Union Force in Bosnia (EUFOR) were killed and 11 others injured on Thursday when an Italian military helicopter conducting a training operation crashed.",
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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"
      },
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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": "Jerusalem Post",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-29T22:48:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}