Details surrounding the helicopter’s involvement in the collision are still under investigation.
It is unclear whether any passengers or crew members aboard the helicopter sustained injuries or were killed, as authorities have yet to provide a full update.
The crash has left many in shock, especially the figure skating community, as early reports indicated that a famous married skating pair might have been aboard the flight.
The couple, known for their remarkable Olympic achievements, became icons of the sport in the early ’90s.
A Heartbreaking Conclusion
It has now been confirmed that Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, the legendary married skating pair who captured the gold medal for Russia in the 1994 Winter Olympics, tragically lost their lives in the crash.
The figure skating world mourns the loss of these beloved athletes, and our thoughts are with their family during this devastating time.