Tunis [Tunisia], January 4 (ANI/Sputnik): A military helicopter crashed in northern Tunisia on Monday afternoon, killing both pilots, the African country's Defense Ministry said.

"The accident resulted in the death of the pilot, Capt. Al-Bashir Al-Saeedani, and his assistant, Capt. Wathiq Nasr," a statement read.

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The ministry said the helicopter went down in the northernmost Bizerte province during a routine mission. It extended condolences to the bereaved families. (ANI/Sputnik)

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