Tragedy struck as two Japanese military helicopters crashed, resulting in one confirmed death and seven individuals missing.
The incident, possibly due to a collision, occurred during drills to counter submarines at night, according to Japan’s self-defence force spokesperson.
The crash occurred late on Saturday, with officials confirming that one person was recovered from the crash site but was later pronounced dead.
Japan’s defence minister, Minoru Kihara, stated that rescuers have spotted what are believed to be parts of the aircraft in the sea, indicating that the two helicopters crashed.
While the cause of the crash remains unknown, Kihara assured that efforts are underway to save lives. He emphasized the commitment to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the tragic incident.
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