Five killed in Cambodian helicopter crash

Phnom Penh, July 14 (IANS) At least five people were killed and one was injured Monday when a military helicopter crashed on the outskirts of Cambodia's capital city of Phnom Penh, officials said.

The accident took place in Dangkor district, Xinhua quoted military officials as saying.

The helicopter was carrying six air force trainees. The cause of the accident is being investigated.

The crashed chopper was a China-made Z-9 utility helicopter, the officials added.