Among the victims are the pilot, co-pilot and two sellers who were at the fruit and vegetable market.
State television confirmed the death of the pilot and co-pilot, but did not specify the cause of the crash. According to Iranian media reports, the accident was most likely caused by a technical malfunction on the helicopter.
The incident took place in the district Khomeini Shahrat a time when the Iranian armed forces are on heightened alert, while simultaneously mentioning threats United States of America about possible military actions against Iran.
A helicopter from the Iranian Army’s Aviation unit crashed Tuesday morning in the fruit and vegetable market area of Darcheh city in Khomeyni Shahr County, Isfahan Province, due to a technical malfunction, resulting in the deaths of the pilot, co-pilot, and two market vendors. pic.twitter.com/taiRD0FQSW
— Tasnim News Agency (@Tasnimnews_EN) February 24, 2026
In addition to the pilot and co-pilot, two civilians working at the market were killed when the helicopter crashed, and the authorities began an investigation into the causes of the accident. Local authorities have yet to release further details, and the incident has shaken the local community of Darcheh.
(Vijesti.ba)
