Report: 37 killed in NATO helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan

Report: 37 killed in NATO helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan

2011-08-06 15:35:54 GMT+7 (ICT)

KABUL (BNO NEWS) -- A coalition helicopter crashed in eastern Afghanistan on early Saturday morning, the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) said, with reports saying as many as 37 people were killed.

ISAF confirmed a recovery operation is underway after one of its helicopters crashed in Wardak province, but gave no other details. "We are in the process of assessing the facts and will release more information as appropriate," a spokesperson said. "Reporting indicates there was enemy activity in the area."

The multinational force gave no details about casualties, but the New York Times reported that at least 37 people were killed in the crash. The report, citing an unidentified military official, said most of the casualties were NATO troops.

If confirmed, the incident would be the deadliest since the NATO-led war began in late 2001. Other details were not immediately available.

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