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A firefighting helicopter crashed at a forest fire site in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang Province, on the 25th.

According to forest authorities, a helicopter involved in firefighting operations crashed around 12:54 p.m. on a mountain in the Sinpyeong-myeon area of Uiseong County.

The crashed helicopter is presumed to be affiliated with Inje, Gangwon Province, and it is reported that one pilot was on board.

Authorities noted that there were witness reports of "a yellow helicopter falling," and they are investigating the exact cause of the accident.