Publish Date: 6 October 2021 - 09:25

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Three soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash in Gabes, in south-eastern Tunisia.

A military helicopter crashed in Gabes, in south-eastern Tunisia, killing three soldiers, state media said on Tuesday, Reuters reported.

The incident happened during a military exercise at night, the state news agency said, citing a Ministry of Defense spokesperson.

"A military-technical team was sent to the scene to determine the causes of the crash," the spokesperson was quoted as saying.

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