Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, May 19 (Reporter Shadati) According to Iranian media reports on the 19th, a helicopter carrying Iranian President Leahy and senior officials crashed on the 19th and landed in East Azerbaijan Province in northwest Iran. At present, the situation of the personnel on board is unknown, and the search and rescue work is in full swing.
Iranian state television reported that the accident may have occurred in Warzagan County, about 670 kilometers away from the capital Tehran. The exact location of the helicopter involved in the accident is still unknown. The reporter of the TV station reported on the spot that the foggy and cold weather made the rescue work very difficult. The helicopter air search cannot be carried out due to severe weather conditions, and the rescue work is being carried out on the ground.
The report quotes the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, Pierhussain Kelivand, as saying that 40 quick reaction teams have been sent to the region to search. This area is a mountainous area, about two hours' drive from Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan Province. The search and rescue team is using drones to search.
In addition, the Islamic Republic of Iran News Agency reported that the search and rescue team was looking for the scene of the accident under severe weather conditions and complex terrain, and some climbers also joined the search and rescue operation.
Iranian Health Minister Eonorahi told state television that medical aid equipment had been set up near the places where accidents might occur.
Iranian government spokesman Jahrumi said on social media that after the cabinet meeting held in Tehran, Vice President Mukhsin Mansuri and some government members had left for Tabriz.
In an interview with Iranian state television on the 19th, Iranian Interior Minister Wahidi confirmed that a helicopter in President Lech's helicopter team had an accident and landed in East Azerbaijan Province in an emergency. Adverse weather conditions led to emergency landing of the helicopter.
According to Iranian state television, the president's helicopter team was composed of three helicopters. At the time of the incident, they were going to Tabriz from Hodaafarin County to attend the inauguration ceremony of a petrochemical complex. Earlier that day, Lehi and Azerbaijani President Aliyev attended the completion ceremony of the reservoir dam in Khoda Afalin County. The helicopter team also carried Foreign Minister Abdullahian and other senior officials.
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