Cobra-type military helicopter crashes near Balqa, pilots injured — witness

AMMAN — On Monday, a military helicopter reportedly crashed in the Umm Al-Dananir area in North Amman near Balqa, according to witnesses.اضافة اعلان
According to a local media outlet, a number of citizens gathered around the crash, while civil defense teams and security agencies rushed to the scene.

The military helicopter, identified as a Cobra type, belonged to the Royal Jordanian Air Force, a reliable military source said, according to Al-Mamlaka TV. 

The source added that it crashed during a routine training flight and that no civilians were injured. However, the helicopter suffered extensive damage as a result of the crash, and both pilots onboard sustained injuries.

They were promptly evacuated to Al-Hussein Medical City, where they are currently receiving treatment. The pilots' overall condition has been reported as moderate.

Following the incident, the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army has called on individuals to avoid spreading unfounded rumors, which can lead to unnecessary anxiety within the community. 

They stressed the importance of relying on accurate information from official sources.





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