A helicopter crashed in Kazakhstan, five people died.

The plane crash involving a helicopter occurred on the territory of the Alma-Ata region, while, according to competent sources, there were five people on board the aircraft, including a pilot, two medical workers, a child and his mother. It is noted that the helicopter transported a sick child to the nearest hospital, however, for reasons unknown but currently being clarified, it crashed in the gorge.

According to preliminary information, the incident with the collapse of the civilian helicopter could be caused by pilot error, however, the experts stressed that one should not also exclude the version of technical problems at the aircraft.

Experts are already working at the site of the accident, and according to preliminary statements, all the victims have already been identified.