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Taiwan's military chief killed in helicopter crash

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Taiwan's military chief killed in helicopter crash

Taiwan's military chief killed in helicopter crash

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RESTRICTIONS: Broadcast: NO USE JAPAN, NO USE TAIWAN Digital: NO USE JAPAN, NO USE TAIWAN Taiwan's Chief of General Staff, General Shen Yi-ming, was en route to visit troops at a military base in Yilan when the Blackhawk helicopter he was traveling in crashed on Thursday, killing him and seven other officers.

Citing a military spokesman, the Liberty Times reports that the reason for the incident is unknown as visibility was good that day.

According to the United Daily News, the pilots reported favorable conditions for landing in their last communication at 8:07 p.m.

Shortly afterward, the military lost contact with the helicopter as the radar signature disappeared over a naval base in Yilan.

Citing first responders, the Liberty Times reports that the helicopter crashed to the west of its last reported location in the mountains between New Taipei City and Yilan.

Eight high-ranking officers and aircrew were killed, including Sheng.

Five other passengers were rescued.

The United Daily News reports that a Military News Agency journalist, who was pinned by the wreckage, was able to call for help with her cellphone.

She was rescued with injuries.

Another wounded officer helped guide rescuers to the crash site through heavy mist by blowing a rescue whistle.

RUNDOWN SHOWS: 1.

The helicopter was carrying Taiwan's military chief Shen Yi-ming 2.

Flight route of the helicopter and last reported location 3.

The crash and its casualties 4.

Survivors helped rescuers find their location by phone and rescue whistle VOICEOVER (in English): "Taiwan's Chief of General Staff, General Shen Yi-ming, was en route to visit troops at a military base in Yilan when the Blackhawk helicopter he was traveling in crashed on Thursday, killing him and seven other officers." "Citing a military spokesman, the Liberty Times reports that the reason for the incident is unknown as visibility was good that day." "According to the United Daily News, the pilots reported favorable conditions for landing in their last communication at 8:07 p.m." "Shortly afterward, the military lost contact with the helicopter as the radar signature disappeared over a naval base in Yilan." "Citing first responders, the Liberty Times reports that the helicopter crashed to the west of its last reported location in the mountains between New Taipei City and Yilan." "Eight high-ranking officers and aircrew were killed, including Sheng.

Five other passengers were rescued." "The United Daily News reports that a Military News Agency journalist, who was pinned by the wreckage, was able to call for help with her cellphone.

She was rescued with injuries." "Another wounded officer helped guide rescuers to the crash site through heavy mist by blowing a rescue whistle." SOURCES: Liberty Times, United Daily News, Apple Daily, FTV News, https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/3027346 https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/3028419 https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/paper/1343398 https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/3027530 https://udn.com/news/story/10930/4263593 https://topic.udn.com/event/blackhawk_crash https://tw.appledaily.com/new/realtime/20200102/1685251/ https://www.ftvnews.com.tw/news/detail/2020102P25M1 *** For story suggestions please contact tips@nextanimation.com.tw For technical and editorial support, please contact: Asia: +61 2 93 73 1841 Europe: +44 20 7542 7599 Americas and Latam: +1 800 738 8377




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