Iraqi helicopter has crashed after delivering aid to 1000s trapped on Mount Sinjar, Iraqi army spokesman says – @ClarkBentson
— ABC News (@ABC) August 12, 2014
Terrible news breaking now: An aid helicopter delivering supplies to displaced Yezidis on Mount Sinjar has reportedly crashed.
The New York Times says one of its reporters was on board.
NYTimes says @Alissanyt on board Iraqi helicopter that crashed on Mt. Sinjar. #Iraq http://t.co/eisqlJAENs
— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) August 12, 2014
First photos:
@amandapoi1 helicopter carrying injured people from Sinjar crash arrives at Iraqi air base http://t.co/UBDwd06H3k pic.twitter.com/KHytUG13Q8”
— carol burnett (@alritekay) August 12, 2014
Twitchy will continue to update as news develops.
More details: The pilot was allegedly killed in the crash.
RT @Channel4News: From @jrug in Iraq – helicopter carrying aid to Yazidis crashes. Pilot was one who carried us to mt Sinjar yest #c4news
— Ed Fraser (@frasereC4) August 12, 2014
NYT: war correspondent @alissanyt injured, pilot killed when helicopter carrying aid to Iraqis on Mt Sinjar crashes http://t.co/qEb6QXP7Y2
— David Folkenflik (@davidfolkenflik) August 12, 2014
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