6 killed in helicopter crashes in Russian city of Khabarovsk

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Six people were killed in a Mi-8 helicopter crash in the Russian Far Eastern city of Khabarovsk, the Russian Emergencies Ministry said Wednesday.

"The incident occurred at 11:30 local time (0130 GMT). The helicopter made a hard landing. According to preliminary information, six people were on board. All of them died," the statement read.

The crash is being investigated.