2 killed in helicopter crash in Czech

Two people died in a helicopter crash near Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, on Tuesday afternoon, reported Xinhua, quoting the Czech News Agency (CTK).

The incident happened between Dobrichovice and Karlik in Prague-West District in the Central Bohemian Region of the country, at about 2 p.m. local time, CTK said.

The helicopter crashed into a meadow from a height of about 90 meters, according to the police.

"Unfortunately, the rescuers could no longer help them. A coroner was called to the scene," regional rescue service spokeswoman Petra Effenbergerova was quoted as saying.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.