Air Force helicopter crashes at the Republic of South Africa / Lesotho
boarder
21 November 2007
The Department of Defence confirms that a South African Air Force Oryx
Helicopter was involved in an accident at the border between the Republic of
South Africa and Lesotho at approximately 11h40 on Wednesday, 21 November
2007.
The helicopter was carrying 14 members of the South African Police Service
(SAPS), two (2) South African National Defence Force (SANDF) members and three
(3) South African Air Force helicopter crew.
A member of the SAPS died on the scene, eight (8) SAPS members suffered
serious injuries and seven (7) others suffered minor injuries. All injured
members of the SANDF and the SAPS are being airlifted to Pelonomi Hospital in
Bloemfontein.
Further information on the accident will be announced as soon as all
relevant facts have been gathered.
Inquiries:
Major Ronald Maseko
Tel: 012 355 6388
Cell: 082 809 5702
Issued by: Department of Defence
21 November 2007
Source: Department of Defence (http://www.dod.mil.za/)
