A Ka-226 light multirole helicopter crashed in the Izberbash district of Dagestan. There were seven people on board, four of whom died instantly, sources told the Telegram channel "Baza."

The crash occurred at 14:40 PM local time near a recreation center. Three survivors were taken to Izberbash Central City Hospital in serious condition.

According to Baza, three victims are being urgently hospitalized at the Izberbash hospital. Their condition is considered serious. — the channel reported.

Video footage from the scene of the accident shows the wreckage of the aircraft near a power line. The cause of the crash is being investigated, and a Rosaviatsia commission has been dispatched to the scene. The Investigative Committee has opened a criminal investigation.