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| Date | 30 August 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Lamego, Portugal |
| Deaths | 5 |
On August 30 2024 an army helicopter crashed into the River Douro in northern Portugal killing 5 people.[1] the Government announced a day of mourning after the crash. [2]
Incident
[edit]The helicopter reportedly crashed in the Douro river in front of tourists while it was returning from a firefighting mission killing 5 people.[3] The pilot was saved by a tourism boat nearby and was sent to hospital. [4]
Reactions
[edit]President Luis Montenegro declared a day of mourning on August 31 and visited the site of the incident[5]
Aftermath
[edit]The funeral for the victims took place on September 1. [6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Last body found in search for five victims of helicopter crash in Portugal". 31 August 2024.
- ^ France-Presse, Agence (31 August 2024). "Portugal declares day of mourning after four die in helicopter crash". The Guardian.
- ^ "Firefighting helicopter crash kills four in Portugal". RTÉ.ie. 31 August 2024.
- ^ https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/two-dead-three-missing-fire-helicopter-crashes-portugals-douro-2024-08-30/#:~:text=Four%20dead%2C%20one%20missing%20as%20fire%20helicopter%20crashes%20in%20Portugal's%20Douro,-By%20Reuters&text=LISBON%2C%20Aug%2030%20(Reuters),Portugal%20on%20Friday%2C%20authorities%20said.
- ^ https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/two-dead-three-missing-fire-helicopter-crashes-portugals-douro-2024-08-30/#:~:text=Four%20dead%2C%20one%20missing%20as%20fire%20helicopter%20crashes%20in%20Portugal's%20Douro,-By%20Reuters&text=LISBON%2C%20Aug%2030%20(Reuters),Portugal%20on%20Friday%2C%20authorities%20said.
- ^ https://www.portugalresident.com/four-funerals-scheduled-as-pilot-claims-all-instruments-failed/