Irian crash victims brought to Jakarta

WAMENA, Irian Jaya: Five crew members and passengers of a Russian helicopter which crashed in the Perime district of Jayawijaya regency here were brought to Jakarta for hospital treatment.

Antara reported on Tuesday that those who were seriously injured were load master Rally Miran, mechanic Nicolay and passenger Afiudin.

The helicopter crashed about 20 minutes after departing from the Wamena airport.