US HELICOPTER CRASHES NEAR SREBRENICA

( Editorial: --> 5050 ) SARAJEVO/TUZLA, 16 Jan (Hina) - A United States helicopter from the Stabilisation Forces in Bosnia-Herzegovina crashed on Friday near Srebrenica in eastern Bosnia, stated the commanders of the multinational division "North" based in Tuzla. According to the press release, the accident happened around midday when the "Kiowa Warrior" helicopter, carrying two SFOR members, became entangled in an overhead transmission line. One member suffered head injuries and a broken leg while the other suffered only minor injuries. Both were immediately evacuated and taken to the US Army hospital in Tuzla. The SFOR command said the helicopter was on a routine reconnaissance mission. (hina) mm mrb 161859 MET jan 98