Afghanistan helicopter crash kills 17 Spaniards

A HELICOPTER belonging to a NATO-led security force yesterday crashed in Afghanistan, killing 17 Spanish servicemen.

Another helicopter made an emergency landing, injuring five more, according to officials.

The cause of the crash in the desert near the western city of Herat was not immediately known. Spain’s defence minister did not rule out hostile fire while an Afghan commander said the helicopters collided mid-air.