The helicopter crashed near Murmansk during its landing approach according to the Russian Emergencies Ministry.
A source told the Russian TASS news agency: “A helicopter crashed when landing three kilometers from Murmansk airport.
“There were eight people on board, according to preliminary information, four people were injured.
The Russian Emergencies Ministry said: “Tentatively, there were nine people on board, three of whom were crew members. Rescuers arrived at the site. There were no fatalities, the passengers are being transported by snowmobiles to the village of Lovozero.”
